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Who in Springfield still owes Mike Madigan for getting elected?

Who in Springfield still owes Mike Madigan for getting elected?

Think former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s influence ended when he resigned or was convicted of bribery? Maybe not. Fifty-seven Illinois General Assembly members who received funds from Madigan’s political committees are still in office.

By Joe Tabor

How to stop unfair elections in Illinois

How to stop unfair elections in Illinois

Some Illinois voters April 1 will tell state lawmakers what to do about some of the state’s most pressing problems. One of the issues is the process of deciding legislative and congressional districts. Here’s what to know about gerrymandering.

By Dylan Sharkey

Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

Felon Madigan should repay taxpayers nearly $600K for public pension

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only should his public pension be halted, he should repay the nearly $600,000 taxpayers already paid the felon.