In this "American Idol" crazed world, modeling and talent agencies have thrived. But not all are on the up-and-up, says Illinois Atty Gen. Lisa Madigan. She's filed lawsuits against two in Chicago. (22 views)... More...

Saying he felt like "160 pounds of dynamite," Cook County Board President Todd Stroger filed for re-election in February's Democratic Primary in the final hour before the deadline today. (95 views)... More...

One in five orders of protection secured by victims of domestic violence in Illinois have not been served on the abuser, according to state records, prompting calls for reforms by victims' advocates and the state's attorney general. Orders of protection, widely viewed as one of the most powerful tools to stop domestic violence, prohibit an abuser from contacting the victim. (24 views)... More...

Lisa Madigan's office filed a complaint today against Pet Rescue, Inc. seeking an accounting, removal of its trustees and appointment of a receiver. (31 views)... More...

Undercover officers in the most recent case found an ad promising the girl was the "best in town" and guaranteeing men the "time of your life." An officer called the phone number provided and the pers (147 views)... More...