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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s relationship with Michael McClain was perhaps best described by McClain himself, who wrote a personal note to the speaker when he retired from lobbying in 2016, saying he’d still be at the ready for special “assignments” whenever Madigan beckoned.
“I am at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family,” McClain wrote at the time — a message that became a focus of McClain’s corruption trial last year.
Now, after a yearslong federal investigation and a series of high-profile indictments, it appears that bond is being strained perhaps to its breaking point.
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker endorses Kamala Harris as Democratic nominee for president
Pritzker, a billionaire heir to the Hyatt Hotels fortune, had been mentioned as a potential candidate to replace Biden, and he would be one of the few candidates who would have the financial resources to self-fund a campaign. Read more here.
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- Police supervisor’s attempt at third-party arbitration in discipline case is stymied by Police Board
- Man, 23, drowns in Lake Michigan off of Leone Beach
Column: Program helps sustain farms in the south suburbs
The Conservation Fund is working to revive and sustain Chicago metropolitan area farms through its Farms Fund program. This is the first in a series spotlighting its work with farmers in the south suburbs. Read more here.
More top business stories:
- Why Delta is still canceling flights as other airlines return to normal
- Naperville council won’t oppose plans for storage facility, other businesses on unincorporated 75th Street
Chicago White Sox starter Garrett Crochet returns to site of All-Star appearance for 1st outing after the break
Last week Crochet had the chance to catch up with former Sox pitcher Chris Sale, an All-Star this season with the Atlanta Braves. Read more here.
More top sports stories:
- Shota Imanaga dazzles, Chicago Cubs rally late for 2-1 walk-off win over the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Brittney Griner honored to wear a Team USA jersey again after 10 months in a Russian prison
‘Titanique the Musical’ parody show is headed to Chicago
The campy, comedic attraction will appear on the subscription seasons of both Broadway in Chicago and Porchlight Music Theatre Chicago. Read more here.
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Harris wins Pelosi endorsement, claims many of the delegates she needs for the nomination
Vice President Kamala Harris moved swiftly Monday to lock up Democratic delegates behind her campaign for the White House after President Joe Biden stepped aside. Read more here.
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