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Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the investigation in early 2021, faces 24 counts of ...
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FBI 'turned over heaven and earth' for evidence against Madigan but found only 'legal favors,' defense says
An attorney for Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and confidant Michael McClain, who is on trial with him, told jurors there ...
Chicago City Council approves debt refinancing plan to tackle $1 billion budget shortfall
The ordinance concerns Johnson’s plan to refinance $1.5 billion in city debt to help close a nearly $ billion shortfall.
Ruby Street bridge in Joliet to close for repairs, upgrades
JOLIET, Ill. – The Ruby Street bridge in Joliet will be closed for nearly one week as it undergoes construction repairs.
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Chicago City Council greenlights Mayor Brandon Johnson’s debt refinancing plan
As the city deals with a major budget gap, finance committee chair Pat Dowell said the plan will save taxpayers more than ...