Popular Chicago historian Shermann Dilla Thomas had a six-figure day job at ComEd; then he took the CEO's suggestion and ...

A former lieutenant for Michael Madigan resumed his testimony Wednesday in the ex-speaker’s corruption case, where he’s giving jurors an insider look at Madigan’s influence over legislation in ...

McClain’s access to the often-elusive Madigan – and the rare trust the speaker placed in McClain – are central to federal ...

Madigan, Illinois’ House speaker for more ... His supporters put “I’m Voting for the Felon” on T-shirts, hats and lawn signs. “The real verdict is going to be Nov. 5 by the people ...

It’s time once again to dive into another round of quick takes on the people, places and events that were being talked about ...

ILLINOIS IS A SLEEPER in the highly contested presidential race, but there are still races that matter on the local level. Here’s what we’re watching: ...

The first-place team and the first five individuals not on the winning team qualified for the championships scheduled for Nov ...