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Madigan releases list of 9 misconduct complaints, but number could be higher

May 15, 2019 at 4:45 p.m.

Under fire for his handling of misconduct allegations at the Capitol and in his political organization, Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan on Tuesday released a partial list of sexual harassment,...

House Speaker Michael Madigan cited the outcry from students and families "whose lives have been forever changed" as the reason Democrats are revisiting gun control bills.

Madigan schedules votes on gun control proposals as Republicans question his motives

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

Democrats led by House Speaker Michael Madigan will call votes on several gun control measures next week, saying it’s time to act following the mass school shooting in Parkland, Fla....

Handguns are offered for sale at Freddie Bear Sports on March 11, 2015, in Tinley Park. Gun control advocates are making another push to require licensing for Illinois gun stores after legislation stalled in the House last year.

Days after Parkland shooting, Illinois Democrats move toward licensing gun stores

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Gun control advocates are renewing their push to require Illinois firearm stores to get state licenses, saying federal regulations do not go far enough to ensure sales are handled properly....

<p>Democratic candidates for Illinois governor, from left, Daniel Biss, J.B. Pritzker and Chris Kennedy meet with the baiduhai editorial board on Jan. 19, 2018.</p>

Biss, Pritzker clash over who’s bigger Madigan ally; Kennedy sits out debate with bad back

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Democratic governor candidates J.B. Pritzker and Daniel Biss clashed Wednesday night over who was more closely allied with House Speaker Michael Madigan as each sought to tarnish the other at...

House Speaker Michael Madigan faces increasing calls for him to step down from the state Democratic chairman post he has held for two decades, as well as demands for an independent investigation of complaints that have led him to shed two top loyal political lieutenants.

Madigan’s leadership becomes Democratic primary litmus test amid handling of harassment complaints

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

House Speaker Michael Madigan’s undisputed political power came under attack Tuesday amid new criticism over his handling of harassment complaints as the March Democratic primary increasingly turns into a referendum...

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks the floor of the Capitol on Nov. 7, 2017. Madigan on Feb. 19, 2018, parted ways with another top lieutenant in his Democratic political organization.

Madigan parts ways with second operative after female lawmaker alleges ‘abuse of power’

May 31, 2019 at 4:10 p.m.

For the second time in a week, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has parted ways with a top lieutenant in his Democratic political organization, this time citing “inappropriate behavior by...

Gov. Bruce Rauner delivers his budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly, Feb. 14, 2018, in the House Chamber at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill.

Rauner’s budget cuts raise concerns among advocates for children, people with disabilities

May 31, 2019 at 4:11 p.m.

Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner’s budget proposal is raising concerns among advocacy groups who say programs that help children, the elderly and people with disabilities are again the target of deep...

House Speaker Michael Madigan, who doubles as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, revealed that he has retained an attorney to receive and investigate harassment allegations on his political staff.

Speaker Madigan: ‘I take responsibility’ for not doing enough on sexual harassment issue

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

Amid rising frustration within his party, Speaker Michael Madigan on Friday said he shoulders “responsibility” for failing to do more to ensure equality in the statehouse and on the campaign...

Rauner’s speech guest among the latest Legionnaires’ cases at troubled veterans home

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

An Air Force veteran who was a guest of Gov. Bruce Rauner at his recent State of the State speech is among the three new cases of Legionnaires’ disease at...

Rauner budget proposal at odds with re-election rhetoric

May 31, 2019 at 4:09 p.m.

As he asks voters for a second term, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner delivered a budget address Wednesday that was often at odds with what he calls for on the campaign...

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