Corruption

The former chief could face up to 10 years in prison.

Examples of public corruption may include an elected official steering contracts to friends in exchange for a monetary kickback, overbilling a contractor and embezzling the money.

Anchor Fred Martino talks with Rep. Sue Scherer (D), Illinois House District 96. Analysis from Kent Redfield- Emeritus Political Science Professor-University of IL Springfield

Case involves two ex-legislators – one acting as an informant – who already pleaded guilty

Rep. Luis Arroyo sought legislation for his private lobbying client

Former House speaker, lobbyist, could face decades in prison

Plea deal calls for nearly $250k restitution, possible prison time

A federal grand jury on Wednesday indicted former House Speaker Mike Madigan’s longtime chief of staff for lying under oath during the grand jury’s...

One former member of the Illinois General Assembly was indicted, along with his two sons, on charges of tax evasion this week, while a second former…

When Paul Powell, a political legend in southern Illinois, died unexpectedly, he left behind a stunning secret: $800,000 in unexplained cash.Powell's…