Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise ...

Thank God we live in Illinois because, we’re already Trump-proof,” Welch told the Sun-Times. “We did a lot of the hard work ...

Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.

In many ways, Welch’s political career has been defined by his handling of critical moments. That was especially true in ...

Madigan​ faces a 23-count indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise​ to enrich himself and benefit his political allies.

Closing arguments continued Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, 82, and his longtime friend and confidante Michael McClain face a ...

Indiana legislators would like to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border to absorb parts of Illinois, but the proposed action ...

Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana. Legislators ...

Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve ...