Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for his role in a scheme to funnel $1.3 ...

The former Illinois House speaker is asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison during his appeal in the federal bribery ...

Attorneys for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have formally asked that he remain free on bond pending appeal of his ...

The request from Madigan’s lawyers is no surprise. They warned Judge John Blakey it’d be coming after Blakey handed down a harsh sentence June 13.

Madigan’s attorneys say the 83-year-old politician isn’t a flight risk and that there are complex legal issues which, if resolved in his favor, will require a new trial.

Federal prosecutors have recommended nearly six years in prison for ex-lobbyist Mike McClain over his role in the ComEd ...

Michael Jackson’s estate revealed it dealt with “issues” related to one of the late pop star’s ex-wives, whose identity was ...

Former Commonwealth Edison lobbyist John Hooker was sentenced Monday to a year and a half in prison for his role in an elaborate scheme to funnel $1.3 million to associates of then-House Speaker ...

Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison​, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.

Kathy Michael officially is running for a fifth term as the McLean County Clerk in next year's election. The Republican ...