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Judge denies ex-Speaker Madigan’s request to remain out of prison during appeal

A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of ...

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison by Oct. 13, judge rules

Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison by Oct. 13 for his bribery conviction, a federal judge ruled.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem blasts Pritzker, Johnson during Chicago-area visit

U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem used a visit to the Chicago area on Friday to criticize Illinois politicians, ...