Michael Madigan, once the state of Illinois’ most powerful politician during his decades-long run as Illinois House Speaker ...

The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an upfront and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.

The decade-long FBI investigation that led to Madigan’s trial roiled local politics and changed the course of Illinois ...

A jury is still working toward a decision at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some ...

Anthony DeLustro sought another bid for pretrial release on Feb. 10 because of medical issues, 1 year after he killed a man ...

Disney and Meta have already shelled out $40 million to the president since Election Day, with Paramount in talks to settle ...

Eight-year-old Branson Whitaker was born with a serious CHD. He's the King of Hearts for the Hands for Hearts fundraiser, supporting a Duke cardiology fellowship.

Pretrial motions got underway Tuesday ahead of jury selection for the trial of three of four men accused of gunning down a 78-year-old Winchester resident during a home invasion robbery. Clifford John ...

The Jamestown Public Schools District is advising parents what to do if they are approached about their immigration status. The letter, released Thursday to parents in the district, comes two days ...

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump wasted little time this week trying to assign blame for the nation’s deadliest air disaster in more than two decades. Among his chief targets: An FAA diversity ...

Michael Whitaker is an experienced NHL and NFL writer and also covers local Detroit sports for Bally Sports Detroit. He has a Bachelor's Degree in journalism from Eastern Michigan University.