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A former Illinois state representative sentenced to five months in prison for pocketing a $7,000 bribe is asking for a delay in his surrender to the U.S.…
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Illinois' General Assembly will get a new member Wednesday afternoon. Chris Nybo will take the oath of office, even though the election is still several…
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This week, gubernatorial candidate Bruce Rauner chimes in on how to fix the state's budget woes. Also, State Representative Derrick Smith loses his seat…
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A federal jury in Chicago has convicted Illinois state Rep. Derrick Smith of bribery for taking $7,000 from a purported day care operator.Jurors returned…
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A federal judge won't postpone an Illinois lawmaker's briberytrial so he can finish out the legislative session in Springfield.Rep. Derrick Smith is a…
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This week, the legislature works to bring the proposed Barack Obama presidential library and museum to Chicago, more information on corruption charges…