Illinois

Federal Judge Delays Corruption Trial for Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Amid Supreme Court’s Pending Ruling on A Similar Case

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CHICAGO (AP) — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has been postponed as the U.S. Supreme Court reviews a similar case in Indiana. The trial, originally scheduled for April, has been rescheduled to begin on October 8, according to U.S. District Judge John Blakey. He warned prosecutors that proceeding with the trial before the Supreme Court’s ruling could result in a retrial. Madigan, seated at the defense table, consented to the delay. Madigan is one of several individuals facing public corruption charges in Chicago who have requested that their cases be put on … Read more

Forgery and Sexual Harassment Lawsuit Unveils Dark Secrets at Illinois Dealership

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KANKAKEE, Ill. – A lawsuit has been filed against a car dealership in Kankakee, Illinois, alleging forgery and sexual harassment. The lawsuit claims that employees at the dealership engaged in fraudulent activities and subjected female staff members to harassment. The lawsuit, which was filed by former employees, accuses the dealership of forging signatures on car loan documents, resulting in financial losses for both customers and the dealership itself. It also alleges that women working at the dealership were subjected to unwelcome advances, groping, and inappropriate comments from male coworkers and supervisors. The plaintiffs in the … Read more