Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced that an Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) caseworker was arraigned on charges of theft and official misconduct for allegedly stealing over $35,000 in assistance for needy families.
Read More"Too many survivors of sexual assault unfortunately believe they will never find justice," Madigan said. "When sexual assault goes unreported, however, we don't just have a survivor whose life is damaged. We also have a situation that means that rapists will continue to be in our communities. They will continue to victimize the girls, the boy s, the men, the women whose lives will be forever damaged potentially by these horrible crimes."
Read More"The defendants betrayed the trust of the taxpayers and charitable foundations who intended their donations to help survivors of domestic violence as they attempt to rebuild their lives," Madigan said. "We will prosecute this case to ensure justice is achieved."
Read More“Child pornography is not a victimless crime. Every time these horrific images are spread online, it perpetuates the sexual assault of children,” Madigan said. “With each Operation Glass House arrest, we are sending a message that we will be relentless in our efforts to investigate, arrest and imprison offenders.”
Read More“My office works to maximize revenue to support critical programs and services, and last year we generated a record-breaking total while operating with the lowest level of taxpayer funding in over a decade,” Madigan said in the statement.
Read MoreAttorney General Lisa Madigan brought together college administrators, law enforcement and victim’s advocates Monday to discuss sex assaults on college campuses.
Read MoreMadigan's office says the Illinois company has three websites, greaterpowersports.com, globaltrailer.net and saferwholesale.com, that sell sporting goods, motorcycles, exercise equipment and more.
Read More"We lost one of my favorite people today. The Rev. Willie T. Barrow had a huge heart. Her passions were always people and justice. She used her infectious energy to bring people together and move them forward. She never shrank from battle and was always up for a challenge. Her work at the forefront of the civil rights movement continued until her last days and is a premier example of the difference a strong woman can make in our world. I was blessed to call her a friend. I will miss her love and leadership." - Lisa Madigan
Read MoreIn a statement Monday, Madigan says it's her job to defend Illinois' laws and the lawsuit concerns the validity of the Illinois Public Labor Relations Act. As part of the motion, Madigan's office also asks to dismiss the case. Madigan say s Rauner doesn't have the legal authority to challenge the law in federal court.
Read More"Marriage equality is not only about ensuring everyone has the same rights and privileges by law. It is about upholding the principles this country was founded on, that all individuals are equal," Attorney General Madigan said. "This fight will not end until every couple in the United States, regardless of where they reside, has the right to marry."
Read MoreA settlement has been reached with a railroad company responsible for an ethanol spill that caused a significant fish kill in the Rock River nearly 6 years ago, Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office announced Thursday.
Read MoreMadigan’s office Monday unveiled a bill aimed at strengthening an existing state law dealing with data security. Among other things, the original 2005 state law required entities suffering data breaches to notify Illinois residents if the breach included social security, driver’s license numbers or financial account information.
Read MoreAttorney General Lisa Madigan today, with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 10 other states, sought to block Sysco Corporation’s proposed $8.2 billion acquisition of its rival, the Rosemont-based US Foods Inc.
Read More“When teens and young adults can find synthetic drugs for sale at gas stations operating under well-known brands, it gives these illegal products the false appearance of legitimacy when in fact they are very dangerous, potentially deadly drugs,” Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said. “Oil companies spend millions of dollars on marketing campaigns designed to convince customers their brands are trustworthy."
Read MoreAttorney General Lisa Madigan and Randolph County State's Attorney Jeremy R. Walker today filed a two-count criminal information against Drew Peterson, 61, an inmate at the Menard Correctional Center, charging him with one count of solicitation of murder for hire and one count of solicitation of murder, both Class X felonies.
Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and child safety advocates on Monday reviewed whether recalls work - and if they have worked over the past decade.
Read More“Congress should seek to pass legislation that ensures notification of breaches that can harm Americans,” Madigan said. “A weak national law that restricts what most state laws have long provided will not meet Americans’ increasing and rightful expectation that they be informed when their information has been stolen.”
Read More"S&P abandoned its critical role in the years leading up to the economic crisis," Madigan said during a news conference in Chicago, adding that the company relaxed its ratings criteria and didn't update analytical models. "The economic crisis could have been prevented if S&P had done its job. The company betrayed its responsibility."
Read More"Today our state has suffered a great loss. Judy Baar Topinka was a trailblazer, a true public servant and a friend to all. Always jubilant and straight-talking, Judy spoke her mind on every issue. Even during tough political times, Judy always worked across party lines to get things done and brought humor and joy to everything she did. My thoughts and prayers are with her family." - Lisa Madigan
Read MoreShe wants to be re-elected. Her reasons are simple: She loves her job and she thinks she’s been effective. We agree and endorse her for another term as attorney general.
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