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WATCH: Illinois Republicans say ethics legislation being ignored by Democrats

Kevin Bessler | The Center Square -
Illinois frequently gets mentioned as one of the most corrupt states in the country, including by the organization Best Diplomats, which ranked Illinois third worst in the country.  #ethics
Politics

Illinois House Republicans Slam Democrat Supermajority for Budget Shortfall and Policy Priorities

Silence DoGood -
“We have to focus on the important things—budget, ethics, and voter disenfranchisement...” #illinois
Chicago

Madigan guilty verdicts ‘victory for justice, accountability’

Greg Bishop | The Center Square -
After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict
Community

Defense to begin case after former state rep testifies in Madigan corruption trial

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square -
Prosecutors said they expect to rest their case Tuesday, and Madigan’s defense attorneys said they will be ready to start that day. #trial
Crime

‘Make it a federal court suit’: Jurors hear wiretap of McClain describing subcontracts alleged to be bribes

Hannah Meisel | Capitol News Illinois -
A federal jury on Thursday heard from agents involved in those searches – both of whom said they found no evidence of work product Olivo or the other subcontractors did on behalf of ComEd. #trial
Community

Cross-examination of former ComEd exec expected at Madigan corruption trial

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square -
Former ComEd executive and cooperating witness Fidel Marquez is expected to return to the witness stand after three days of direct testimony last week. #trial
Crime

Jury selection in Madigan trial stretches into second week

Hannah Meisel | Capitol News Illinois -
Prosecutors and attorneys for Madigan and McClain have already agreed to dismiss dozens of prospective jurors based on their answers to a lengthy questionnaire they filled out earlier this week. #trial
Crime

Lawmakers recall former Illinois House speaker’s tactics ahead of corruption trial

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square -
Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain are facing 23 counts of racketeering, bribery and official misconduct charges as part of a federal indictment. #
Community

Madigan seeks to limit evidence from prosecutors in corruption trial

Brett Rowland | The Center Square -
He faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, and official misconduct as part of a federal indictment. Madigan has pleaded not guilty. #trial
Crime

GOP Demands Ethics Reforms After Madigan’s Chief of Staff Gets 30 Month Sentence

Silence DoGood -
Mapes was found guilty in August of lying about what he knew. He was sentenced Monday to... #madigan #comed
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