Stories by Ben Szalinski, Illinois Policy Institute on Cook County Record

Illinoisans pay a combined 32.2% tax rate on their wireless service, tops in the U.S., thanks in part to 2017 legislation hiking 911 fees, which was backed by House Speaker Michael Madigan.

A Chinatown developer made the recording in 2014, which is still a piece to a lengthy federal investigation.

Five key supporters of the progressive tax in the Illinois General Assembly are facing corruption probes. Four have been charged. Three have resigned.