“After serving as Illinois Attorney General for over 14 years, today I am announcing that I will not seek reelection."
Read MoreIllinois is among 15 states and the District of Columbia that sued Wednesday to block President Donald Trump's plan to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation — an act Washington state's attorney general called "a dark time for our country."
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Justice’s investigation into the Chicago Police Department confirmed what many Chicagoans already knew – the police department has a history of serious problems that have endangered the lives of both residents and police officers.
Read More“Today Gov. Rauner failed to stand up for struggling student loan borrowers, their families and our state’s economy. His veto of the Student Loan Bill of Rights shows he doesn’t care about the financial reality that student loan borrowers face and has instead sided with large corporations that put their profits before their customers,” Madigan said. “My investigation into the student loan industry revealed that student borrowers were forced into expensive repayment plans they cannot afford. These abusive practices prevent borrowers from achieving their goals, dreams and financial independence.”
Read More"Sperian's deception is an egregious example of an alternative electric supplier duping customers into believing they will save money when instead they needlessly pay more," Madigan said in a release.
Read MoreAcross Illinois and the country, millions of Americans young and old contend with student loan debt. Their struggle is exacerbated by fraudulent practices in the student loan industry that create more difficult and more expensive paths to repayment. I initiated the Illinois Student Loan Bill of Rights to rein in the student lending industry and put borrowers’ needs first so they can repay at rates they can afford. But while I fight to ensure fairness in this industry, companies who profit off deception and abuse are fighting against me.
Read More“We must take a stand against hate crimes that have increased at alarming levels in our communities,” Madigan said. “Hate crimes against any person or group threaten our democracy, and I am pleased to see Illinois enact stronger laws against horrible acts of hate.”
Read More“Sex crimes against children are a horribly tragic violation of trust that can take a lifetime to recover from,” Madigan said in a press release. “This new law will ensure that survivors are provided with the time they need to heal and seek justice.”
Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has asked Governor Bruce Rauner to sign a "Student Loan Bill of Rights," which is a law designed to reform the student loan industry and help borrowers repay their lenders.
"Individuals who operate businesses in Illinois are required to pay sales taxes, and this case clearly demonstrates that there are consequences for business owners who illegally shirk their tax obligations," Madigan said in a news release.
Read MoreThe Illinois Attorney General's office is suing the EPA for blocking a vital rule that protects communities from chemical accidents. 10 other states have also filed suit against the EPA.
Read More“Campus sexual assault is a serious issue that requires a thoughtful response,” Madigan said. “Unfortunately, the Department of Education’s priority is not the safety and well-being of students.”
Read MoreAttorney General Lisa Madigan led a coalition of 13 other attorneys general to oppose the rollback of critical net neutrality protections by the Federal Communications Commission.
Read MoreHigher education is meant to provide economic opportunity to Americans—not provide unscrupulous companies the opportunity to syphon off billions in federal taxpayer dollars unfairly. Yet the illegal practices of the for-profit schools industry, including lying about accreditation and job placement, have lured millions of Americans to enroll in programs that ultimately leave them trapped in a lifetime of paralyzing student loan debt.
Read More“As residents assess damage from severe rain and flooding, it is important to remember that scam artists often target homeowners and businesses with repair scams,” Madigan said. “I encourage people to be cautious before hiring contractors they do not know, particularly if those individuals are soliciting door-to-door.”
Read MoreLisa Madigan’s office on Tuesday published an online booklet of guidelines and sample policies.
It spells out the newly enacted law requiring specialized training and politics for police agencies responding to sex crimes.
Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan said in a statement that students "should not have to pay for student loans they obtained to attend fraudulent schools that promised education and training that they did not provide. The Department of Education has clear evidence of Corinthian's widespread fraud, yet it has delayed relief for thousands of these former students and others who are still on the hook for their student loan debt."
Read MoreAttorney General Lisa Madigan announced on Thursday an investigation by her office and with attorneys general across the country into opioid manufacturers to determine whether the manufacturers have engaged in unlawful practices in the marketing and sale of opioids and what role the companies may be playing in creating or prolonging the country’s opioid epidemic.
Read MoreThe only way Chicago can rebuild the broken trust between some of its citizens and the police is through a transparent reform process that includes community advocates who have pushed for reform for years.
Read MoreIllinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office is launching a “Know Your Rights” public awareness campaign for immigrants.
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