Former Illinois lawmakers face federal charges
— February 26, 2021SPRINGFIELD — One former member of the Illinois General Assembly was recently indicted, along with his two sons, on charges of tax evasion, while a second former lawmaker pleaded…
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Sponsors pledge to pass Clean Energy Jobs Act sometime this spring
— February 10, 2021SPRINGFIELD – Following the admission in court by utility giant Commonwealth Edison to a yearslong bribery scheme, lawmakers are reintroducing the Clean Energy Jobs Act in the 102nd…
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Report: State energy laws created ‘profit machine’ for ComEd
— December 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD — State energy laws passed in 2011 and 2013 allowed Commonwealth Edison to earn huge profits while the utility giant failed to fulfill its promise of consumer savings…
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Utilities commit to greater protections for residential customers
— November 30, 2020Over the last week, several Illinois utilities have announced that they voluntarily ceased disconnections for all residential customers through the winter months. The voluntary…
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Madigan on hot seat as others indicted in ComEd bribery scheme
— November 19, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Support within the ranks of Illinois House Democrats to reelect Rep. Michael Madigan to another term as speaker eroded further Thursday, Nov. 19 after federal prosecutors…
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Democrats vote to end legislative investigation of Madigan
— December 15, 2020SPRINGFIELD — After just three hearings in four months, Democrats on the special committee probing House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged misconduct and role in a bribery scheme…
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ComEd defendants plead not guilty in bribery case
— December 2, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Four former Commonwealth Edison officials pleaded not guilty Wednesday, Dec. 2 to charges that they engaged in a years-long bribery scheme that federal prosecutors allege…
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Pritzker: Madigan needs to answer questions or step aside
— November 19, 2020SPRINGFIELD – Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday, Nov. 19 put his own pressure on House Speaker Michael Madigan, saying the Democratic leader needs to answer questions from the press…
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