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Illinois consumers to receive share of Apple settlement

Illinois consumers are set to receive their share of a $19 million payment from Apple Inc. in a lawsuit over e-book pricing. Illinois was one of 33 states…

Springfield may ask Illinois to pay $9M in utility bills

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) - The city of Springfield may formally ask the state of Illinois to start paying its utility bills.The City Council next week plans…

Tax policy groups support services tax in report

Two tax policy organizations with distinct views have released a joint report explaining why taxing more consumer services would help stabilize Illinois…

Chicago’s 45th Ward Committeeman Michael Rabbitt and his wife Sarah celebrate the remaining charges being dropped against him and his co-defendants, also pictured, in the “Broadview Six” protest case.

After misconduct accusation in ‘Broadview 6’ case, former lead prosecutor fired from new D.C. job

Fallout continues after canceled trial as defense takes first step toward seeking sanctions

What's Driving The Violence In Chicago?

NPR's Robert Siegel talks with John Eligon of the New York Times who embedded with Chicago's Black Disciples gang to learn more about what's causing the spike in gun violence in Chicago.

Ukrainian investigators are seeking to understand the extent of the ties Paul Manafort, shown here in July 2016, had with former Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych.

Paul Manafort's Activities Arouse Interest Of Ukrainian Prosecutors

Ukrainian investigators are seeking to understand the former Trump campaign manager's ties, if any, to former President Viktor Yanukovych at the time when anti-government protesters were shot in 2014.

The world's first Bitcoin ATM opened at a Canadian coffee shop in Vancouver last year. But, Bitcoin use is far from mainstream at the moment.

How Virtual Currency Could Make It Easier To Move Money

It isn't just Bitcoin. You can now choose from more than 70 virtual currencies, and people are using them partly because it could be a free way of transferring money online. Given more time and widespread use, that could change the playing field for companies like Western Union and banks.

Lawyers for Michael Cohen said an explosive document released about him this week was full of false information, although they did concede payments from some corporate clients.

Trump Lawyer Cohen's Camp Rips 'Inaccurate' Allegations, Concedes Some Payments

Attorneys for Michael Cohen say the document released by the lawyer suing him is rife with incorrect information, although they did confirm some of his business dealings.

A Chicago man has been charged with mail fraud and mail theft after allegedly changing UPS's corporate mailing address to the address of his own apartment. Here, mail is sorted at Chicago's main post office in 2006.

Man Allegedly Used Change Of Address Form To Move UPS Headquarters To His Apartment

Prosecutors say he received thousands of pieces of mail intended for the company, including checks and corporate credit cards. He is now facing federal charges.

Michael Cohen, a longtime lawyer of President Trump, reportedly taped their conversation about payments to Karen McDougal. The former Playboy model hoped to publish an account of her alleged affair with Trump.

Michael Cohen Recorded A Conversation With Trump About Paying An Ex-Playboy Model

The FBI found the secret recording after a raid on the lawyer's office in April. His lawyer says, "Suffice it to say that when the recording is heard, it will not hurt Mr. Cohen."

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