Union Workers Rally Behind Climate Union Jobs Proposal
SPRINGFIELD – Hundreds of union workers joined a bipartisan group of lawmakers Friday in front of the Illinois Capitol in support of the state’s nuclear power industry. The rally came with just four days remaining in the legislative session and amid a complicated backdrop for the state’s nuclear power industry, which proponents say creates about […]
Energy Working Groups Continue Amid New Indictment
SPRINGFIELD – Nearly 50 legislators identifying as the Illinois Legislative Green Caucus signed a letter Wednesday asking leadership to make equity and utility accountability the foundation of an energy overhaul bill expected before the General Assembly adjourns May 31. “For too long, utilities have dictated energy policy in Illinois. It is imperative that this time […]
Madigan Right-Hand Man Indicted For Lying To Grand Jury In ComEd Bribery Investigation
SPRINGFIELD – A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s longtime chief of staff for lying under oath during the grand jury’s investigation of electric utility Commonwealth Edison’s admitted bribery scheme benefitting Madigan. Tim Mapes, who served as Madigan’s chief of staff from 2001 until his ouster after sexual harassment allegations in […]
Pritzker Enters Crowded Battle Over ‘Clean Energy,’ Utility Accountability After ComEd Scandal
SPRINGFIELD – After months of declining to endorse any specific plan to both get Illinois on a path to 100% renewable energy and crack down on public utilities’ power in Springfield, Gov. JB Pritzker on Wednesday entered the already raucous fight with his own legislation that will compete with at least three other proposals that have […]
Durkin Calls On Democrats To Demand Madigan Answer Questions Or Resign
The top Republican in the Illinois House on Thursday called for Democrats, including Gov. JB Pritzker, to either demand that Democratic House Speaker…
Dem Chairman Delays Further Hearings in Madigan Probe Until After Election
SPRINGFIELD — The chairman of the Special Investigating Committee probing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged role in a bribery scheme said Tuesday that he will delay any further meetings of that panel until after the Nov. 3 general election. “The committee will meet again in person on Nov. 5 in Springfield – without the […]
Fellow Democrat To Challenge Madigan As Speaker; House GOP Pushes For Subpoenas
The longest-serving state legislative speaker in U.S. history will have a challenger from his own party in January. The Thursday announcement that Rep….
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker Says Michael Madigan Should Testify In Bribery Inquiry
A House panel is investigating Madigan in the wake of ComEd’s admission it gave jobs and contracts to associates of the speaker to curry favor with him.
Dem Chairman Calls Talk Of Madigan Subpoena ‘Premature’
Illinois House Republicans on a special committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scheme involving Commonwealth Edison…
Madigan Declines To Testify To Investigating Committee
House Speaker Michael Madigan said Friday that he will not testify before the House Special Investigating Committee that is probing his role in a…
Madigan Probe Paused Pending U.S. Attorney’s Guidance
The Democratic chairman and ranking Republican on a special legislative committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan both said Tuesday that…
Republicans Outline Charge Against Madigan, Seek Witnesses And Documents
SPRINGFIELD – Republicans in the Illinois House on Thursday unveiled a single charge they hope to bring against Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan, accusing him of “conduct unbecoming to a legislator or which constitutes a breach of public trust.” House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, introduced that charge during the first day of hearings […]
GOP Investigators Hope to Get Answers From Madigan
Republicans who will serve on a special investigative committee looking into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scandal involving utility…
What You Need To Know About The House Investigation Into Michael Madigan
Republicans triggered a House investigation into Madigan’s dealings with ComEd, but the speaker’s ouster appears to be a political longshot.
After Republican Petition, Special Committee Will Investigate Madigan’s ComEd Ties
A special House committee will look into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s ties to Commonwealth Edison and determine whether discipline is needed after…