2 former ComEd CEOs – only one on trial – take stand in bribery case 2 former ComEd CEOs – only one on trial – take stand in bribery case Friday, April 14, 2023 Former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore has spent the last five weeks sitting in a federal courtroom in Chicago, sandwiched between her attorneys at the defense table.
Report: Tuition costs skyrocketed at public colleges amid 20 years of state disinvestment Report: Tuition costs skyrocketed at public colleges amid 20 years of state disinvestment Thursday, April 13, 2023 As university faculties around Illinois strike for better pay and working conditions, budget analysts have found that state spending on higher education has fallen dramatically over the past 20 years.
Prosecutors rest case in ComEd bribery trial as former CEO plans to take stand in her defense Prosecutors rest case in ComEd bribery trial as former CEO plans to take stand in her defense Thursday, April 13, 2023 Federal prosecutors on Wednesday rested their case against three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of electric utility Commonwealth Edison in a trial where the four stand accused of orchestrating a... Read more
Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on cannabis odor, changes to probation Lawmakers consider banning vehicle searches based on cannabis odor, changes to probation Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Just before lawmakers went on a two-week spring break, the Illinois Senate passed two bills that would work to further decriminalize cannabis use in Illinois. Read more
Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention Chicago to host 2024 Democratic National Convention Wednesday, April 12, 2023 The Democratic National Committee announced this week that Chicago will host the party’s 2024 presidential nominating convention. Read more
Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Illinois to receive $67.6 million in settlement with Juul e-cigarette manufacturer Wednesday, April 12, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced Wednesday that he and six other attorneys general have settled a lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer Juul that will net Illinois $67.6 million. Read more
Top Madigan foot soldier testifies he didn’t work for $4,500 monthly checks Top Madigan foot soldier testifies he didn’t work for $4,500 monthly checks Wednesday, April 12, 2023 After spending two decades giving up most of his nights, weekends and vacation time to do unpaid campaign work for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s political organization,... Read more
Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Bill calls for review of teacher licensing standards Tuesday, April 11, 2023 Some Illinois lawmakers are calling for a review of one of the tests prospective teachers must pass in order to be licensed in Illinois. Read more