Michael Madigan Backs State Rep He Once Had Expelled From Illinois House

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Indicted Lawmaker To Offer Legal Advice To Constituents

GOP Candidate For Indicted Rep.'s Seat Mocks First Lady With Facebook Posts

West Side Democrats Choose Third Party Challenger To Indicted Dem

House Panel Gets No Answers from Indicted Rep. Derrick Smith

Alderman To Indicted State Rep: Go To Work Or Resign

Quinn Signs Legislation Forbidding Candidates From Switching Political Parties During Election Cycle

IL House Opens Investigation On State Rep. Derrick Smith

Dems Want Derrick Smith To Resign Now That Primary Is Over

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