At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once one of the most powerful figures in state politics, took the stand this week to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial.
President-elect Donald Trump addressed the nation Tuesday in his first press conference since Congress certified his election victory. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago estate, Trump unveiled a series of economic initiatives, including a $20 billion investment in U.S. data centers and plans to reverse President Biden's restrictive energy policies.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is seeking to block prosecutors from questioning his long-time law partner about the profits generated by their private law firm. Prosecutors argue the firm's lucrative earnings, reportedly more than $1 million annually for Madigan as a 50% partner, are central to understanding his motives in the corruption case.
An Illinois family is demanding justice from Mexican authorities following the tragic death of Jesus Macias, a 30-year-old man killed near Villanueva, Zacatecas, on December 30.
A suspected illegal immigrant was arrested in South Carolina after a fake bomb threat during a traffic stop caused a major shutdown of Interstate 85, disrupting traffic for nearly five hours.
An 18-year-old woman from Des Plaines has been charged with disorderly conduct following allegations that she made threats to "shoot up" a suburban elementary school in September.