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I-LAW: Voters sent clear message in election - restore fairness to courts
Results of recent judicial elections in southern Illinois demonstrate that voters don't want personal injury attorneys "ruling the court system," according to a legal reform advocate. -
The American dream is to own your own life
All too often I hear politicians utter the phrase, “The American dream is to own your own home.” That’s not true. The American dream is to own your own life. -
Madigan's millions: Why the Speaker should release his tax returns
Every dollar Madigan earns back for his corporate clients makes someone else’s property-tax bill go up. -
Politics, case law complicate efforts to reform workers’ compensation law
While Illinois business leaders and legal advocates continue to call for changes in their workers’ compensation system, they also admit that a few obstacles stand in the way of significant reform. -
Judge Weber raises nearly $500K in Fifth District Appellate Court campaign; More than $100K raised day before election by Fair Courts Now contributors
Democratic Fifth District Appellate Court candidate Jo Beth Weber received more than $100,000 in campaign contributions just one day before Election Day. -
Poll: Trump leads by wide margin in most Metro East legislative districts
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is leading in several downstate districts, according to a recent poll. -
Political consultant at odds with local party, postures as Independent Democrat in St. Clair County
Author and political consultant Ray Coleman of Belleville considers himself an Independent Democrat for the upcoming presidential election, though he harbors concerns about local politicians on both sides of the spectrum. -
You need money and connections to get into Madigan's place
Suppose there was a popular restaurant in Springfield called Madigan's, it was so popular that they could charge top dollar for all their dishes, so popular that you couldn't get in without a reservation, and you couldn't get a reservation unless you were somebody or knew somebody, and even then you still had to slip the maître d' a C-note to get seated. -
In six weeks, three local firms pitch in nearly $800K to state Dem campaigns
SPRINGFIELD – Law firms of John Simmons, Randy Gori and Tom Keefe gave $779,734 to campaigns of Illinois Democrats from Sept. 1 to Oct. 10. -
Ray Coleman: Accepted at White House but not in East St. Louis?
I am not an easy guy to get along with if you are dishonest, corrupt, a leader who refuses to lead, a selfish or ineffective bureaucrat, steal from kids, steal from the government. Again, I am by no means perfect, but I try to wake up every morning wanting to do good. -
Documentary on House Speaker Michael J. Madigan out this month
CHICAGO – A documentary detailing the life of Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan is scheduled for release this month. -
McCarter, plaintiffs eye appeal in lawsuit over state campaign contributions
CHICAGO – A donor, a state senator and a political action committee are challenging an Illinois law that places a cap on individual and group contributions to candidates for state office but exempts state political parties and legislative leaders. -
Streator man says Mautino probes began with his decision to speak out
Despite a federal criminal investigation and state lawmakers continually calling on Illinois's embattled Auditor General Frank Mautino to answer questions about prior campaign expenditures, the only person who has filed a complaint said he feels alone. -
Prenzler questions whether county IMRF members are putting in 600 hours
Madison County Treasurer Kurt Prenzler doubts whether all county board members currently enrolled in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) are putting in the necessary hours for eligibility in the pension fund. -
ICJL report 'Justice for Sale' shows trial lawyer contributions topped $35 million in 15 years
A new study published by the Illinois Civil Justice League shows that campaign contributions from trial lawyers to Illinois politicians and judges topped $35.25 million during the past 15 years. -
Rauner's big campaign spending at play in elections
SPRINGFIELD — Gov. Bruce Rauner’s money is at work on the campaign trail even if he’s not as Illinois moves closer to the general election. -
Illinois work comp needs reform, critics say; Bloated government is ‘hindrance to progress, trade and prosperity’
Critics of bloated state government point to the Illinois Workers Compensation Commission (IWCC) as a prime example of inefficiency. -
Madigan's map
In a 4-3 ruling, the Illinois Supreme Court erased from November ballots a referendum on legislative mapmaking, and handed a major victory to Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan Aug. 25. -
State universities’ mounting financial woes burdening Illinois students, taxpayers
As college students across Illinois’ nine public universities make their way to their respective campuses in the days ahead, few may realize just how little of their tuition is going directly toward instructional spending for the 2016-17 academic year. -
Why Madigan wants the map
Illinois politicians love to be involved in choosing their voters, especially Madigan.