In the wake of Michael Madigan's conviction, lawmakers can restore public confidence in government. One idea: Rein in ...

The consumer bureau has been in a state of crisis since last Friday, when President Trump appointed Russell Vought, the ...

A federal appeals court has upheld singer R. Kelly's racketeering convictions and a 30-year prison sentence, finding he ...

A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois’ political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of some charges Wednesday in a mixed ...