The Latest Breaking News from Illinois

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has pleaded not guilty to racketeering and bribery

Challenging petition signatures is a bustling business in Illinois that benefits incumbents, party insiders and wealthy candidates who know how to navigate the petition challenge labyrinth, or can afford to hire those who do.

CHICAGO — A little over a year ago, Michael Madigan was still clinging to his spot at the apex of the Illinois political power structure, the longest-serving House leader in the nation’s history, head of the Illinois Democratic Party, and controller of all the spoils that went with it.

Illinois may well be home to a world-record pumpkinseed; a delightful possibility I discovered when triggered by Sam Joseph Militello Jr. sending his tale and photo of the big pumpkinseed, possible record, he caught and released; plus the Stray Cast and Go & Show.

Full House Resorts Inc (NASDAQ:FLL) reported fourth-quarter FY21 sales growth of 13.1% year-on-year, to $43.3 million, beating the consensus of $43.28 million. Revenue from Casino rose 14.8% Y/Y to $31.2 million; Food & beverage grew 29.8% to $6.7 million, and Hotel climbed 10.3% to $2.4 million. Selling, general and administrative expenses increased 36.7%…

Illinois state tax rates and rules for income, sales, property, fuel, cigarette, and other taxes that impact residents.

Surging gas prices are not the only reason it may cost more to hit the road this spring.

The resolution passed 104 to 1, with the no vote cast by state Rep. Lakesia Collins — who sponsored all three previous resolutions to remove mask scofflaws. Republicans welcomed the vote but spent more time talking about Mike Madigan.

Nine Democratic legislators had asked the governor for the freeze, citing an investigation by the Better Government Association published by the Sun-Times in January.

The exit of former U.S. Education Secretary Arne Duncan leaves field wide open, and increases the likelihood that a runoff election will again be needed between the top two vote-getters.

Americans for Safe Access (ASA), an organization working to ensure safe and legal access to cannabis for therapeutic uses and research recently unveiled its “2021 State of the States Report: An Analysis of Medical Cannabis Access in the United States.” Since its first edition in 2014, advocates and state legislators…