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June 14

Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark case against the longest-serving U.S. legislative leader.

June 12

Rep. LaHood says new AI bill directs NSA to create 'security playbook' amid Chinese threats

Rep. Darin LaHood, R-Ill., told Fox News Digital the new bi-partisan "Advanced AI Security Readiness Act" directs the NSA’s to develop an "AI Security Playbook" amid the technology race against China.

June 11

Senate's No. 2 Dem claims he has not heard his fellow Democrats call the LA riots 'peaceful'

Senate Minority Whip Dick Durbin, D-Ill., told a reporter Wednesday that he has no recollection of his fellow Democrats referring to the anti-ICE riots in L.A. as "peaceful." (America Rising)

June 9

Former Dem 'super mayor' pleads the Fifth after failing to produce public records in court

Former mayor Tiffany Henyard pleads the Fifth after being held in contempt of court for failing to produce public records requested under FOIA amid ongoing legal troubles.

June 6

Far-left House candidate rallies around healthcare for illegal immigrants: 'How is it controversial?'

Illinois U.S. congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh defends universal healthcare for illegal immigrants while challenging Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

June 4

Self-proclaimed Democratic 'super mayor' ordered to court as scandal-plagued tenure unravels

Former Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard faces a contempt hearing after failing to turn over public records amid legal and corruption investigations in the Illinois village.

June 3

Illinois school board meeting madness continues as tensions escalate over trans athletes in girls' sports

Protests at Illinois school board meeting over trans athletes in girls' sports sparked national attention, with debates on federal law and state rights.

June 3

PASTOR COREY BROOKS: I'm building hope on Chicago's notorious South Side

I am leading Project H.O.O.D. as it builds a center in Chicago to inspire change, offering programs in STEM, arts, and entrepreneurship for a brighter future for local youth.

June 1

Historic gold watch lost in deadly Lake Michigan shipwreck 165 years ago finally returns home

After 165 years, journalist Herbert Ingram's pocket watch, lost in the Lady Elgin sinking on Lake Michigan, has returned to his hometown of Boston, England.

May 29

Chicago mayor calls DOGE 'an act of war,' compares second Trump term to Third Reich

Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson echoes Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s warning and highlights President Donald Trump’s impact on culture and federal agencies.