In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on In last-minute reversal, former Sen. Sam McCann pleads guilty to corruption charges

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] This is a breaking news story and will be updated. As federal prosecutors were preparing to rest their case Thursday…

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Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.

February 15, 2024 / Comments Off on Customers pay for utilities’ lawyers and corporate donations. Advocates want to change that.

By ANDREW ADAMS Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Illinoisans pay tens of millions of dollars each year to utilities to cover costs they accrue for lawyers,…

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Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state

February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on Transportation workers rally for new contract amid negotiations with state

By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois [email protected] Groups of Illinois Department of Transportation workers represented by local Teamsters unions rallied at facilities in Collinsville and…

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In day 2 of trial, prosecutor’s detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme

February 14, 2024 / Comments Off on In day 2 of trial, prosecutor’s detail former lawmaker’s alleged RV rental scheme

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] This story will be updated with further details from the trial. Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann was…

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Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds

February 13, 2024 / Comments Off on Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Assistant U.S. Attorney Tim Bass pulled no punches in describing former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann on the…

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Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Ex-Madigan aide sentenced to 30 months in prison for obstruction of justice attempt, perjury

By HANNAH MEISELCapitol News [email protected] CHICAGO – For most of his adult working life, Tim Mapes only had one boss: former Illinois House Speaker Michael…

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Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on Gun rights groups ask SCOTUS to review Illinois’ assault weapons ban

By PETER HANCOCK Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – In a long-expected move, national gun rights organizations are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn…

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McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself

February 12, 2024 / Comments Off on McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself

By PETER HANCOCKCapitol News [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – The federal corruption trial of former Republican state Sen. Sam McCann was delayed again on Monday, but this…

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Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

February 11, 2024 / Comments Off on Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann, a onetime third-party candidate for governor, was taken into custody…

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Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

February 9, 2024 / Comments Off on Former lawmaker taken into custody amid delays to his corruption trial after sudden hospitalization

By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] SPRINGFIELD – Former Republican State Sen. Sam McCann, a onetime third-party candidate for governor, was taken into custody…

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