From IPI: Madigan guilty, but the jury’s still out for ethics reform in Illinois
Illinois Policy Institute research shows the policies that allowed former House Speaker Madigan’s 36-year reign have yet to be dismantled After 11 days of jury deliberation, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty of 10 counts of federal corruption charges including conspiracy, wire fraud and bribery. Proceedings will continue to determine his…
Read MoreMadigan guilty of bribery conspiracy as jury returns partial verdict
Jurors deadlock on charges related to co-defendant Mike McClain By CAPITOL NEWS ILLINOIS Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty on 10 of 23 public corruption counts, including charges related to bribery conspiracy. Read more: Madigan Trial in Review The jury found him not guilty on seven other counts while deadlocking on…
Read MorePritzker emerging as one of Trump’s most vocal Democratic critics
Governor mum about reelection plans as he speaks out on national issues By BEN SZALINSKI Capitol News Illinois SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker made a “special announcement” on Friday [Feb. 7, 2025]: Illinois is renaming Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois” and annexing Green Bay, Wisconsin, “to protect itself against” the Green Bay Packers. The…
Read MoreOSF Saint Anthony’s added ‘muscle’ to cardiology services specialty program in 2024
New state-of-the-art cardiac cath lab, 4 new providers, and increased patient volume lead to a healthy heart program Since the heart is one of the most important muscles in the human body, OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony’s Health Center made sure it was “heart healthy” by adding significant “muscle” to its cardiology services specialty program in…
Read MoreIllinois Supreme Court appoints Patrick King as Third Judicial Circuit Resident Judge
Justice David K. Overstreet and the Illinois Supreme Court have announced the appointment of Patrick G. King as a Resident Circuit Judge in Madison County in the Third Judicial Circuit, Subcircuit Two. King was appointed to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Judge Stephen A. Stobbs on Dec. 31, 2024. The appointment of…
Read MoreSCCTD awarded $200K in IDNR funding for Fairview Heights-Swansea Trail Phase 3
The St. Clair County Transit District (SCCTD) recently announced it has been awarded $200,000 in grant funding from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for the development of Phase 3 of its Fairview Heights – Swansea Trail. This new, 1.1-mile trail segment is part of three trails in Fairview Heights that, once complete, will…
Read MoreSt. Louis Regional Freightway advances the bi-state region
By DENNIS WILMSMEYER When established in 2014, the St. Louis Regional Freightway was tasked with some specific goals. Topping the list was enhancing and optimizing the region’s freight network, while strengthening modal flexibility, and raising awareness about the area’s global connectivity and ideal positioning for manufacturing and logistics businesses. Fast forward to 2025, and the…
Read More‘Discover’ your path through higher education at L&C
Lewis and Clark Community College is inviting prospective students and their families to see what the college has to offer during Discover Day, from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 17. This event, touted in an official announcement as an exciting opportunity to learn why so many students choose L&C as the starting…
Read More‘Ice Jam at the Dam’ winter festival returns to National Great Rivers Museum
The fourth annual Ice Jam at the Dam winter festival, taking place on Feb. 15, 2025, at the National Great Rivers Museum in Alton will highlight winter experiences that can be had along the river, along with winter-themed movies, live music, animal shows, and more. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the public is invited to…
Read MoreSenator Harriss offers free pass to Illinois parks, museums
State Senator Erica Harriss (R-56th-Glen Carbon) invites residents across the 56th District to register for her Free Constituent Resource Card as a way to explore more than a dozen Illinois museums and parks in the greater Chicagoland area. “This is one of the many benefits my office can help provide to the residents we serve,”…
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