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Dan Proft: Madigan's prison sentence is a 'modicum of justice'

Dan Proft, host of "Chicago's Morning Answer," said that the 7.5-year prison sentence for Michael Madigan represents a modest but deserved outcome, though it does not reverse the harm done to Illinois.

By Prairie State Wire | Jun 16, 2025

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Illinois House GOP backs bill to repeal TRUST Act

Illinois House Republicans have announced that Representative C.D. Davidsmeyer is sponsoring House Bill 1317, which aims to repeal the TRUST Act, a law that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

By Prairie State Wire | May 13, 2025

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No charges against Foxx in Smollett case but GOP leaders want her out

By T.H. Lawrence | 5 years ago

Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx will not be criminally charged over her investigation into actor Jessie Smollett’s claim of a hate crime in Chicago, a special prosecutor has decided.

From Chicago City Wire

State Police named in first lawsuit stemming from steering of $29.5 million intended for processing of FOID cards

By April Bamburg | 5 years ago

The Illinois State Police (ISP) and two individuals have been sued by two Illinois residents, the Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA) and the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF).