In a blistering memo filed Friday night, federal prosecutors say former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan deserves a 12 ½-year prison sentence partly because, “with his back against the wall,” he got on the witness stand at trial and chose to “lie to protect himself.”
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‘A political time bomb?’ RTA predicts service cuts as local leaders say state transit plan is ‘pickpocketing’ the suburbs
Kane County leaders castigated revenue raisers in a Senate bill as harmful to the suburbs and “a political timebomb.” Senate Transportation Committee chair calls for “shared sacrifice.”
Neighbors oppose marijuana dispensary proposed near Bartlett day care center
Bartlett trustees Tuesday will consider a controversial proposal for a recreational marijuana dispensary in the Brewster Creek Shopping Center on Route 59 near a day care.
Mount Prospect man seriously injured in Des Plaines crash
A Mount Prospect man suffered serious injuries when police say he lost control of his car and crashed into a tree Friday afternoon in Des Plaines.
Search continues for man wanted in connection with Streamwood sisters’ murders
Police continue to search for man wanted in connection with the stabbing deaths of two sisters at a Streamwood townhouse Wednesday evening.
Naperville man charged with illegally selling guns to prohibited buyers
A Naperville man has been charged with buying guns for people who aren’t legally allowed to have them, including a suicidal man who ran onto the grounds of an elementary school when being chased by police.
Homegrown artist’s work dedicated as ‘West Chicago Art Trail’
West Chicago artist Giovanni “Gio” Arellano had his Prairie Path-inspired mural series dedicated on Thursday as the “West Chicago Art Trail.”
Aurora fills alderman vacancy
The Aurora City Council has named Will F. White to fill the alderman-at-large vacancy created when John Laesch became mayor.
DuPage forest preserve plans major transformation of Wood Dale golf course
DuPage County forest preserve officials have lined up plans for a major renovation of the Maple Meadows golf course in Wood Dale.
Expect hazy skies from Canadian wildfires that could last throughout weekend
Suburban skies are expected to become hazy Friday and possibly remain that way throughout the weekend from smoke being blown down from Canadian wildfires.