Lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan formally rested their case before the jury on Thursday after calling 12 witnesses, most notably Madigan himself.
Madigan defense rests case after calling 12 witnesses, including the ex-speaker himself
Category: Politics
Many Americans doubt Donald Trump will be able to lower prices in his first year, an AP-NORC poll shows
Worries about everyday expenses helped return President-elect Donald Trump to the White House. But with his second term quickly approaching, many U.S. adults are skeptical about his ability to bring down costs.
Trump adviser says president-elect is exploring options to ‘preserve’ TikTok
Waltz made the comment when a Fox News anchor asked him about a report from The Washington Post that said Trump was considering an executive order to suspend enforcement of the law that could ban the popular platform nationwide by Sunday.
Biden warns of dangers of ‘oligarchy’ of ultra-rich, ‘tech-industrial complex’ running country
President Joe Biden used his farewell address to the nation Wednesday to warn of an “oligarchy” of the ultra-wealthy taking root in the country.
Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trump’s anti-globalist rhetoric as he vies to be confirmed as his secretary of state.
New Chicago School Board sworn in as CTU president pushes to reach deal over contentious contract
The new Chicago Board of Education was sworn in while the Chicago Teachers Union President Stacy Davis Gates calls for a contract settlement.
City Council sides with Mayor Brandon Johnson on Chicago’s sanctuary city dispute
The failed vote was no surprise; even if the amendment had passed, there would have been a 34-vote hurdle to clear a potential mayoral veto.
Former chief counsel for Madigan’s office testifies as closer for ex-speaker’s defense team
The former top legal counsel to House Speaker Michael Madigan testified at Madigan’s corruption trial Wednesday that key legislation being pushed by ComEd and AT&T came amid a “political war” with then-Gov. Bruce Rauner and only passed after months of negotiations and compromise.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal
President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump are both claiming credit for Israel and Hamas agreeing to a ceasefire deal in Gaza after the White House brought Trump’s Middle East envoy into negotiations that have dragged on for months.
Number of Homer Township polling places drops from 17 to 5 for February primary
Will County Clerk Annette Parker said there are 5 Homer Township polling places for the Feb. 25 primary, down from 18 four years ago.