The Trump administration’s plans to cut budgets and staff at the National Archives and Records Administration will put a dent in NARA’s ability to increase access to historical records and stunting ...

Flanked by attorneys and supporters, Illinois’ former House Speaker Michael Madigan walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after being sentenced to 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5 million ...

For decades, Michael Madigan was the main power broker in Illinois government. Along with his record-setting tenure as Illinois House Speaker, he also served as the state Democratic Party chair. Not ...

Prosecutors had alleged that Read killed O'Keefe, who was a Boston police officer, with her SUV while dropping him off at a home on Fairview Road in Canton, early on the morning of Jan. 29, 2022.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s crimes against the people of Illinois warranted a sentence of 105 years – just for his role in the ComEd bribes for influence scandal, according ...

Colleen “Leeny” P. White, 51, of West Hartford, formerly of Ellington, passed away peacefully on June 15, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on January 7, 1974, in Milford… ...

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, said he thinks Democrats should donate money given to campaign funds by Madigan-led committees.

I tried to do my best to serve the people of the state of Illinois,” he said. "I am not perfect." Blakey was alternately sympathetic and “ disgusted ” by Madigan lying during the June 13 sentencing, ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after being sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and fined $2.5 million during his post-trial sentencing hearing, June 13 ...

Hannah Colleen Tarpley-Goddard, age 29 of Murfreesboro, TN, passed away Friday, June 13, 2025. She was born in Nashville, TN to Todd Goddard and Amie Tarpley Goddard of Murfreesboro, TN. Hannah is ...

He was speaker for more than 35 years and chairman of the Democratic Party of Illinois for 23 years. Madigan explained the majority party’s role in state government during a 1984 interview posted by C ...