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Gay marriage OK’d in DeKalb

By Kelley Byrne | March 16, 2014

DeKalb County issued its first marriage license for a same-sex couple on Thursday.For Darla Cook, 57, and Jaelyn Paulsen, 50, March 17 holds a special meaning as it is the anniversary of their 2010 civil union and will now be the anniversary of their...

Lisa Madigan re-elected as attorney general

Lisa Madigan re-elected as attorney general

By Associated Press | November 3, 2010

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has been re-elected to a third term.Madigan handily defeated Republican newcomer Steve Kim, Green Party candidate David Black and Libertarian Bill Malan.The 44-year-old Madigan became the state’s first female attorney...

Endorsements: Madigan for attorney general

By Editorial Board | October 14, 2010

The Northern Star Editorial Board has decided to endorse Lisa Madigan for Illinois Attorney General. The overwhelming factor that came into play was Madigan's determination in pushing transparency throughout Illinois government. Illinois has never been...

Steve Kim is the Republican Attorney General candidate.

Attonery Gernal candidates information

By Allyson Martin and Melissa Mastrogiovanni | October 12, 2010

Name: Lisa Madigan Position: The current attorney general. Hometown: Chicago Political affiliation: Democrat Platform: Madigan’s platform is based on being an advocate for citizens. She promises to protect children’s rights as well as nursing home...

Attorney general asks students to be aware of time share scams

By Ryan Chambers | October 11, 2010

College students everywhere should be on the lookout for various scams, including the recent increase in timeshare scams. According to a statement recently released by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, Illinois residents should be on alert for scam...