Jim Talamonti

Chicago

News Anchor and Reporter at The Center Square

News Anchor and Reporter at Illinois Radio Network

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IL taxpayers provide millions for upcoming NASCAR, golf events

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – Government officials are preparing to close streets in downtown Chicago ahead of next month’s NASCAR race, funded in part by state taxpayers. The $55.2 billion Illinois budget signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday includes $5 million to Chicago for costs associated with operating expenses for NASCAR races July 5 and 6. State Sen.
Illinois quick hits: Chicago ICE arrests; IHSA scholarships; soccer team plans stadium

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

Chicago ICE arrests U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials have provided information about two people arrested in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood earlier this month.
Prison looms for Illinois’ former 'man in charge' Madigan

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – Although former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was expected to pay a $2.5 million fine quickly, his time in prison won’t begin until at least October. Judge John Robert Blakey ordered Madigan to immediately pay the $2.5 million, which was the maximum statutory fine the judge was allowed to impose. Madigan’s 90-month prison sentence is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. on Oct. 13.
Analyst, alderman agree: More Chicago speed cameras will hurt low-income drivers

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – One of Chicago’s latest moves to collect revenue may have a disproportionate effect on lower-income drivers. According to Dylan Sharkey of the Illinois Policy Institute, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is adding 50 new speed cameras across the city, 27 of which are expected to begin issuing tickets this month. The city’s speed cameras issued more than $90 million worth of fines in 2024, with $54 million in late fees accounting for more than half the total.
Large protests in Chicago area feature participants trained to protest peacefully

1 week ago | thechicagolandjournal.com | Jim Talamonti

Large protests in Chicago area feature participants trained to protest peacefully (via The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of people rallied across Illinois Saturday in organized protests against the Trump administration. Our Revolution activist James Rodriguez said groups in over 2,000 cities around the country were standing up to President Donald Trump.
Illinois quick hits: Pope delivers video message; elder abuse awareness

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

Pope delivers video message Pope Leo XIV is inviting young people to share in the mission of announcing a message of hope. The Illinois native delivered a video message from Rome to thousands of people at the Chicago White Sox’ home ballpark Saturday. The Archdiocese of Chicago’s Mass and celebration of the recently-elected pope was held at Rate Field on the city’s South Side.
Large protests in Chicago area feature participants trained to protest peacefully

1 week ago | thecentersquare.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – Tens of thousands of people rallied across Illinois Saturday in organized protests against the Trump administration. Our Revolution activist James Rodriguez said groups in over 2,000 cities around the country were standing up to President Donald Trump. “We’re really trying to stand up to Trump and the [oligarchies] and reject any type of idea that our country is going to be run by a king,” Rodriguez told The Center Square.
Madigan sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for corruption

2 weeks ago | blackchronicle.com | Jim Talamonti |Dan McCaleb

Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 90 months in prison on Friday for his February conviction on 10 corruption-related counts. U.S. District Judge John Robert “Jack” Blakey delivered the sentence late Friday afternoon, which includes a $2.5 million fine and three years of supervised release after he serves his prison term. When Madigan, A Democrat from Chicago, has to report to federal prison has yet to be determined.
Ex-Illinois House speaker gets 7.5 years prison term, $2.5 million fine for corruption

2 weeks ago | greenevillesun.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – A federal judge sentenced Michael Madigan Friday to seven-and-a-half years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $2.5 million for crimes committed during his tenure as the longest-serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Judge John Robert Blakey handed down the 90-month sentence Friday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. He also imposed three years of supervised release after his prison time ends.
Ex-Illinois House speaker gets 7.5 years prison term, $2.5 million fine for corruption

2 weeks ago | djournal.com | Jim Talamonti

(The Center Square) – A federal judge sentenced Michael Madigan Friday to seven-and-a-half years in prison and ordered him to pay a fine of $2.5 million for crimes committed during his tenure as the longest-serving speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Judge John Robert Blakey handed down the 90-month sentence Friday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. He also imposed three years of supervised release after his prison time ends.

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