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The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld all of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s bribery and other corruption convictions, writing in a 29-page ruling Monday that the once-powerful speaker facilitated changes to state law “all because ComEd funneled money to the right people.”
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The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.
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Reverend Michael Riggs
Reverend Michael Riggs and Dr. Mark McKnight fill us in on the upcoming Liturgical Arts Festival. Art and music featuring Dr. Mark McKnight and his quartet playing one of John Coltrane's classic albums. The festival runs from May 2 to May 9 and is an Interfaith Celebration of the Arts.
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While Illinois’ capital still grapples with post-pandemic challenges in the city center, officials anticipate record tourism numbers for 2026
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Linguist and New York Times columnist John McWhorter joins pianist Lara Downs to explore the history of American music as a joyful noise, even in the toughest times.
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