GENERAL ASSEMBLYTim Mapes, key aide to former Speaker Madigan, convicted in federal court.  The former chief of staff to the office of the Speaker was found guilty of perjury and obstruction…

FIREARMSIllinois Supreme Court issues ruling upholding firearm ban. Following the 4-3 split ruling issued on Friday by the Illinois Supreme Court to uphold the state’s ban on so-called “assault weapons” and…