The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago announced Friday that state Sen. Tom Cullerton was under indictment for embezzeling from a local branch of the Teamsters union. He’s accused of collecting more than $274,000 in pay and benefits for “little or no work.” Cullerton denies the charges.

State Week: Senator Under Indictment; Madigan Fights Back; Financial Aid Scandal

An analysis of the week in Illinois politics and government from the NPR Illinois.comments@stateweek.org

Government

A new director, additional funding and hiring more workers at Illinois' child welfare agency.

State Week: DCFS makes a push for improvement

Gov. J.B. Pritzker wants a Department of Early Childhood in his cabinet.

State Week: Governor continues his push for a new state agency

A boy's murder is shining a spotlight on how a state panel handles domestic violence cases.

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On this episode, we look back at election results from the past week.

State Week: Senator Under Indictment; Madigan Fights Back; Financial Aid Scandal

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