Hyde, a Wood Dale Republican and staunch abortion opponent, is the namesake of the Hyde Amendment, a law that took effect in ...

Ruben makes a stop in Silverton where he learns about the old Briscoe County Jail that has been standing for over 130 years.

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some charges in a mixed verdict at his federal corruption trial in ...

Michael Madigan is the latest Illinois politician convicted for abusing the power of their office, and he's now part of the culture of corruption that has been swirling since the 1980s.

Convicting Michael Madigan is a victory for federal prosecutors that few would have predicted when the former Illinois House speaker was at the peak of his power. Now it's time for lawmakers to be ...

Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions Wednesday following former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on multiple federal corruption charges.

Dave Joens has led the Illinois State Archives, the government agency tasked with preserving official government documents ...