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The longest-serving legislative leader in US history will be sentenced on corruption charges

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting sentencing in federal court for 10 convictions on bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud charges

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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Testifies At Trial

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan testifies in his corruption trial, facing allegations of bribery and racketeering. The trial reveals his sign...

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In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial

In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial

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3 Utility Stocks to Watch as Winter Energy Demand Rises

As winter arrives, energy demand soars, and utility stocks are innovating to meet the challenges of increased consumption and sustainability. So, fundamentally robust stocks like The Southern Company (SO), Duke Energy (DUK), and Exelon Corporation (EXC) are leveraging advancements in smart grids and renewable energy to stay ahead. Read further.

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Illinois Corruption Trial Reveals Alleged Schemes Of Former Speaker

The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reveals alleged misuse of power and bribery schemes with far-reaching implications fo...

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Secretly recorded videos are backbone of corruption trial for longest-serving legislative leader

Hours of secretly recorded videos and phone calls have offered a rare glimpse into how the longest-serving legislative leader in American history operated behind closed doors

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2 Overlooked Energy Dividend Stocks to Buy This November

EQT Corporation and Exelon Corporation are two overlooked energy dividend stocks that offer attractive opportunities for investors in November, with EQT's strong recovery momentum in natural gas and Exelon's steady growth and commitment to clean energy making them well-positioned for long-term gains.

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Jury selection begins in corruption trial of longest-serving legislative leader in US history

Jury selection has begun in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history

The Independent UK

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Corruption Trial Begins

Jury selection begins in significant corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan involving ComEd bribery scheme.

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Once a political giant, Madigan now a convicted felon and likely prison inmate — but not a racketeer

The verdict capped an unpredictable four-month trial that gave jurors an up-front and uncensored look at the practice of behind-the-scenes politics in Chicago and Illinois in the previous decade.

Chicago Sun-Times

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Faces Federal Charges

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan faces federal charges for corruption involving ComEd, impacting public trust in government officials.

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Harold Washington Library among city warming sites as temperatures plunge

The National Weather Service reported extreme cold and a negative 30-degree wind chill on Sunday and issued a wind chill advisory lasting until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Don’t ‘forget what human frailty is’

An appeal for mercy for former City Club president Jay Doherty.

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Judge’s health puts sentencing for ComEd bribery defendants in limbo

U.S. District Judge Harry Leinenweber has yet to decide whether those hearings should also be postponed until after the Supreme Court considers an Indiana corruption case.

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Judge delays corruption trial of Michael Madigan while Supreme Court considers case out of Indiana

Michael Madigan is among a handful of public corruption defendants in Chicago who asked that their cases be put on hold while the Supreme Court considers the corruption conviction of James Snyder, a former mayor of Portage, Indiana.

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John Hogan, former WGN reporter, dies at 82

Mr. Hogan covered everything from the trial of mass murderer Richard Speck to the death of former Mayor Richard J. Daley.

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The fight over public utility rate hikes in Illinois is far from over

Organized labor and the business community are demanding far more robust infrastructure spending, while the governor’s people point to very real cost considerations for consumers.

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Madigan asks judge to put his criminal case on hold while Supreme Court considers Indiana corruption case

Lawyers argued that the Supreme Court’s decision in the Indiana case could come down “right at the end” of Madigan’s trial, “rendering any result … moot.”

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Afternoon Edition: The busiest days for holiday travel

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Sentencing delayed for ComEd bribery defendants; request to hold up Madigan corruption case also expected

A judge declined to put the ComEd bribery case fully on hold Monday despite a Supreme Court review of a key corruption law. But a similar request is expected to be made of Madigan’s judge.

Chicago Sun-Times

A nod to the Illinois Commerce Commission for preventing utility costs from soaring

Thursday, the ICC told ComEd it needs a better plan for ensuring its electric grid improvements are cost-effective.

Chicago Sun-Times

State regulators pull plug on $1.5 billion rate hike sought by ComEd

A split decision from the Illinois Commerce Commission sends ComEd back to the drawing board for a plan that lines up with a clean energy law signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker — and it means Chicagoans will see much smaller electric bill increases than expected in the new year.

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Broader Market Settles Higher on Fed’s Dovish Pivot

What you need to know… The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) Thursday closed up +0.26%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +0.43%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed down -0.15%. Stocks on Thursday settled mixed, with the S&P 500...

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Supreme Court review of Indiana case could affect guilty verdicts in ComEd bribery trial, lawyers say

The dispute is whether a federal bribery statute criminalizes only bribery, as opposed to also criminalizing so-called gratuities or rewards.

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ICC must continue with aggressive oversight of public utilities

ComEd and Ameren are asking us to pay more to get less. As the state transitions to clean energy, the Illinois Commerce Commission should right-size electric utilities’ spending and limit the financial impact on customers.

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