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Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of ...

Already well-accomplished off the field, Indianapolis Colts rookie Jalen Travis sets out to achieve the ultimate team ...

Whether at large commercial parks or smaller facilities operated by local park districts, there are plenty of waterparks in and around the Chicago area to help you enjoy the warmer months.

An array of thousands of solar panels on the 45-acre former Yeoman Creek landfill and onetime U.S. Environmental Protection ...

Madigan, 83, who for years was widely hailed as the most powerful politician in the state, was convicted on bribery ...

After nearly identical seasons that both failed to live up to their ceilings, Illinois has had an impressive offseason. Academic awards, All-American honors and Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA ...

Northwestern alum has entered the race for Illinois’ 8th Congressional District, which spans the suburbs just west of ...

Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 90 months in prison on Friday for his February ...

Elgin, says she will not run for the 8th District U.S. House seat, opting instead to seek reelection to her District 43 House post.

CHICAGO, IL -The US Senate with a 53-46 vote on March 12 confirmed federal Magistrate Judge Sunil Harjani, to be a federal district court judge on the Chicago-based Northern District of Illinois.