Illinois

Joe Biden Hosts NGA Meeting With Andrew Cuomo While Democrat-Run States Continue to Leave Thousands of People Behind

This NGA meeting should be focused on getting our communities vaccinated and back in business — not celebrating failed policies that crippled the economy and devastated families.

Federal Investigators Looking Into Rape Coverup by Key Mike Madigan Ally

Madigan had previously refused to open an investigation into McClain, his long-time friend, and powerful ally.

Reps. Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood Blasted for Opposing Life-Saving Bipartisan Legislation

For Illinois Democratic Representatives Sean Casten and Lauren Underwood, even an epidemic that killed 1,187 Illinoisans in one year wasn’t enough to put politics aside.

House Speaker Mike Madigan Fostered Toxic Office Culture

Michael Madigan’s operation has been rife with allegations of harassment and toxic work culture.

Mike Madigan’s Capitol Office Raided by State Police

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan had his Capitol office raided by the Illinois State Police on the day Governor J.B. Pritzker was giving the State of the State Address inside a packed state capitol building.

Rep. Lauren Underwood Ignores Question About Investigating Alleged Rape Downstate

State and federal lawmakers from both parties have called for a special committee to be convened to investigate the allegations.

Potentially Hundreds of Illegal Immigrants Voted in Illinois in 2018

Now that Democrats have confirmed that potentially hundreds of illegal votes were cast, House Republicans are calling for Secretary of State Jesse White to testify before investigative hearings.

Illinois Democrats Run for Cover as Mike Madigan Scandal Intensifies

Despite Madigan’s refusal to conduct a House investigation, the Illinois State Police confirmed they would work with the state inspector general to investigate allegations in the email.

Mike Madigan Rejects Investigation Into Longtime Friend

Despite issuing a short statement calling on “those with any information to come forward,” Madigan’s decision to reject an investigation raises serious questions about his involvement.

Top Mike Madigan Ally Rewarded State Worker for Silence on Alleged Rape

Several members of Madigan’s inner circle have had their homes and offices raided by federal investigators, including McClain and Michael Zalewski.

Federal Investigation Into Illinois Democrats Continues to Widen

The investigation has focused on members of House Speaker Mike Madigan’s inner circle, including political allies, former staffers, lobbyists, and executives for some of the state’s most powerful companies.

Federal Investigators Zero In on Mike Madigan and His Political Operation

According to a report today from The Chicago Tribune, four sources have confirmed that authorities are closing in on Madigan and his political operation.

Illinois Democrats Scramble as Federal Corruption Probe Expands

Illinoisans watching investigators expose this corruption are also beginning to wonder whether Democrats should even be trusted to work on their behalf.

With Corruption Investigation Continuing, Feds Record Calls of Mike Madigan Confidant

Based on requirements to obtain a wiretap, this news signals that the FBI already gathered significant evidence that a crime was committed.

Governor J.B. Pritzker Still Holding Money in Overseas Trusts

Large majority of Pritzker’s wealth still hidden in private trusts.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Named in Federal Subpoena

Michael Madigan has seen federal investigators start to narrow in on his inner circle.

Instead of Condemning Ilhan Omar’s Anti-Semitism, Sean Casten Opts to Call Dan Crenshaw a Racist

Casten was asked at a recent town hall to condemn anti-Semitic statements made by his colleague, Rep. Ilhan Omar. Instead of doing so, he opted to call Rep. Dan Crenshaw a “racist” who “opposes brown people.”

Mike Madigan Exposed for Corrupt Influence Over Local Elections

Residents of the 13th Ward were constantly harassed by Madigan’s team, sometimes receiving three visits to their doors each day. One woman told reporters that she feared losing city services if she didn’t comply with their demands.

Chicago Tribune Investigates Mike Madigan and Corrupt Election Practices

Mike Madigan’s iron-fisted control over Chicagoans’ political choices reared its ugly head during the recent election for Chicago’s 13th Ward Alderman.

Yet Another Illinois Democrat Has Office and Home Raided by Federal Investigators

Madigan ally Martin Sandoval has office and home raided as part of “ongoing criminal investigation.”

Dan Lipinski vs Marie Newman Matchup an Indicator of Wider Problems for Democrats

National Democrats face a rising threat from the left as primary campaigns pick up.

Another Illinois Democrat Exposed for Lying, Shifting Blame for State’s Problems

Until Illinois Democrats finally start taking responsibility for their failed agenda, residents and businesses will continue to leave the state in record numbers.

Congressman Dan Lipinski’s Primary Challenger Endorsed by Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Representative Dan Lipinski is in a contentious primary fight for Illinois’s 3rd Congressional Seat for the second cycle in a row as he draws a challenge from progressive candidate Marie Newman.

Sean Casten Hosts Impeachment Town Hall, “Mystifies” Local Democrats

Without any real results to point to, it’s no surprise Sean Casten is standing with the “Squad” and backing a baseless impeachment inquiry.

Brad Schneider Accused of Dual Loyalty by Group Tied to Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders

IfNotNow activists confronted Schneider and accused him of dual loyalty to Israel.

Illinois Policy Institute: What Illinoisans Need to Know About the Progressive Income Tax

Illinoisans will have the opportunity to vote on a state constitutional amendment in November 2020 as a question of whether to implement a progressive state tax will be included on the ballot.

Lauren Underwood ‘Lets Her Community Down’ with Impeachment Support

Lauren Underwood just pulled an epic flip-flop and now supports impeachment.

Sean Casten’s Campaign Boosted by a Super PAC Funded by His Dad

Sean Casten secured quite a bit of help from outside sources in his primary and general election races, including money from a Super PAC financed by his dad.

Cheri Bustos at the Center of House Democrats’ Civil War

Cheri Bustos saw the top post at the DCCC as a launchpad for her national political career. So far, the results of her leadership have been disastrous.

Lauren Underwood’s Voting Record is More Liberal Than AOC, Rashida Tlaib, and Ilhan Omar

Lauren Underwood won her Congressional race on the back of her message of fixing healthcare and identifying kitchen table issues that the voters wanted to be tackled.

Raid of Mike Madigan’s Confidant, Long-Time Lobbyist Spells Trouble for House Speaker

Mike McClain’s home was raided around the same time federal agents raided the homes of two other close Madigan confidants.

Mike Madigan Allies Pony Up Big Bucks as Legal Bills Pile Up

So far in 2019, seven lawmakers in Illinois have contributed a combined $750,000 to House Speaker Mike Madigan’s two political committees.

GOP Chairman Challenges J.B. Pritzker to Clean Up Party’s Corruption

Jackson County GOP Chairman Chris Grissom called on Governor J.B. Pritzker to set a new standard of ethics in the state of Illinois by holding House Speaker Mike Madigan accountable for the cloud of corruption hanging over the party as 2020 approaches.

House Democrats Fail to Protect DREAMers Amid Liberal Push to Provide Citizenship for Undocumented Criminals

House Dems can’t seem to agree on much these days. They are failing to advance yet another major legislative priority for their party, protecting DREAMers.

Federal Investigation into Governor J.B. Pritzker Causes Headaches for House Democrats

Today, Illinois voters learned that newly elected Governor J.B. Pritzker is under federal investigation for a scheme to defraud taxpayers out of over $300,000.

House Democrat Freshmen Relying on Out-of-State Cash to Fund Re-election Efforts

Vulnerable House Democrats are being backed by out-of-state dollars by an overwhelming margin.

Democrats Target One Of Their Own In Purity Test Primary

The race to watch in today’s Illinois elections is the Democratic primary fight in the 3rd congressional district where...