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Testimony begins in bribery trial of Illinois Senator Emil Jones III
State Senator Emil Jones III is accused of taking bribes from a red-light camera company in exchange for help with legislation in Springfield.
Senate confirms Huckabee as Israel ambassador; Fetterman crosses party lines in close vote
U.S. Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as Ambassador to Israel on April 8, 2025. The 53–46 vote, ...
'Politics for profit': Jurors see lawmakers' wheeling and dealing as trial of Sen. Emil Jones III begins
A jury of five men and seven women saw secret FBI video and heard from a man who admitted bribing several local politicians ...
Illinois election officials say Senate President Don Harmon accepted campaign cash over limit
Illinois state election officials are accusing state Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) of violating campaign finance laws. State investigators claim that Harmon's campaign committee, Friends of ...
Illinois quick hits: School cell phone ban passes Senate
The Illinois Senate has passed legislation that outlaws cellphones in school classrooms.
Ex-Gitmo detainee could air allegations of torture by former Chicago detective
A judge on Wednesday will consider whether to hear from the former detainee as she weighs throwing out a murder confession ...
Mike Huckabee confirmed as Trump’s ambassador to Israel
The Senate on Wednesday confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee (R) as President Trump’s ambassador to Israel. The upper chamber largely voted along party lines, with 53 in favor and 46 ...