-
Fired school official’s retaliation claim to proceed
An elected McHenry County school superintendent who maintains her criticisms of the county board led to her firing has adequately alleged a claim for a violation of her right to free speech, a federal judge ruled.
Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan corruption verdict
Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions Wednesday following former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on multiple federal corruption charges.
By Ben Szalinski and Peter Hancock
Jury finds Madigan guilty on 10 counts in split verdict
Former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, has joined the list of Illinois political figures who’ve been convicted on public corruption charges after a federal jury Wednesday found him guilty on 10 of 23 counts.
By Hannah Meisel