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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Chicago's Dirksen Federal Courthouse after a jury convicted him on 10 of 23 corruption charges on Feb. 12, 2025. Ahead of his June 13 sentencing, federal prosecutors are recommending Madigan be sentenced to 12 ½ years in prison, plus a $1.5 million fine. The former speaker is asking for five years’ probation, including one year of home detention. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
Crime
7 months ago
Prosecutors ask judge to sentence ex-Speaker Madigan to 12 ½ years in prison

Madigan asks for 5 years’ probation, 1 year of home detention ahead of June sentencing

Springfield Police Officers joining the force
Local
7 months ago
Springfield Police swears in 9 new officers

Seven just graduated from training

Gov. JB Pritzker speaks at Thursday's Illinois Law Enforcement Medal of Honor ceremony in Springfield. (IOCI)
IL State News
7 months ago
State honors LEO’s with ‘Law Enforcement Medal of Honor’

23 officers from 10 agencies received the honor

Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
Crime
7 months ago
Crime of the Week: Help identify suspect in Butternut Hut arson

Surveillance video shows a suspect; now, you can help identify that person

State Sen. Mary Edly-Allen is pictured on the Senate floor on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Jerry Nowicki)
IL State News
7 months ago
Bill would require police training for sexual assault, conflicts of interest

‘Anna’s Law’ cleared both chambers of General Assembly unanimously

IL State News
7 months ago
Beefing up rights of sexual assault victims

Brings them up to standard set by … organized retail theft

Crime
7 months ago
Gun storage bill passes IL House committee

Unconstitutional, says gun lobby

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul answers questions during a luncheon interview at the City Club of Chicago on April 1, 2025. (Credit: City Club of Chicago)
IL State News
7 months ago
IL AG convenes symposium to battle carjackings and theft

Vehicles equipped with OnStar can be located and recovered hours after a theft takes place

IL State News
7 months ago
Lawmakers ask citizens to #Stop The Hate against Jews

Always report any hate crime to the Illinois Hate Hotline at 877-45-HATE.

IL State News
7 months ago
Ilinois House passes plan which lets first time weapon offenders apply for FOID cards while participating in diversion programs

Applicants must participate in a pretrial detention program.

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