Lisa Madigan

Cara Smith, deputy chief of staff for Attorney General Lisa Madigan,has been named the agency’s new public access counselor charged withenforcing the state Freedom of Information Act.“I’m very excited,” said Smith, the attorney general’s point personin a FOIA overhaul approved by the legislature earlier this year that’sintended to increase access to public records. “The law has beenunenforceable for so long, people in Illinois have no idea...  

Terry Savage: State Treasurer Alexi Giannoulias and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan have finally signed off on a $77.25 million settlement for losses in the state's Bright Start 529 college savings plan. Families with money in the affected Core Plus bond fund in the period between Jan. 1, 2008, and Jan. 25, 2009, will recoup a substantial portion --but not all -- of their losses from OppenheimerFunds, Inc.  

Last Thursday, Attorney General Lisa Madigan responded to Minority Leader Tom Cross' query about the legal procedure to sell Thomson Correction Center by affirming Governor Pat Quinn's authority to sell the facility without legislative approval. According to Madigan, the oversight...  

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan says the governor does not need approval from the General Assembly to sell a prison in Thomson to the federal government.   Madigan's legal opinion Thursday says Gov. Pat Quinn merely needs to follow state law requiring proper public hearings before turning over the mostly empty prison.  

Attorney General Lisa Madigan will be the keynote speaker for the 2010 Young Women of Achievement dinner and award ceremony April 12 in Belleville. The Young Women of Achievement recognizes four high school senior girls from each of the four ...  

Madigan suing 2 hair-growth companiesChicago TribuneAP CHICAGO - Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan has filed a lawsuit against two Chicago-area hair growth businesses that guarantee clients results in ...Lawsuit alleges hair growth firm's claims are baldChicago Sun-TimesState sues 2 local hair growth businessesChicago Breaking News - TribuneLawsuit brought against Illinois hair regrowth instituteLegal News LineConsumer Affairsall 28 news...  

South Holland Mitsubishi failed to pay off liens on trade-ins in a timely manner and bilked at least two customers out of down payments on cars it couldn't secure financing for, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan alleges in a lawsuit filed Monday.  

A West Dundee company has been named in a lawsuit filed by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan that alleges it operated mortgage rescue schemes that defrauded its customers. Loan Mod One LLC was among three defendants named in a complaint filed in ...  

Attorney General Lisa Madigan has released her 3rd Annual safe shopping guide. The online guide helps parents avoid recalled children's products. The 93 page document features color photos and product descriptions. Products are listed by name and ...  

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan is taking aim at two local hair growth businesses that guarantee clients results in less than six months. In a lawsuit filed today in Cook County Circuit Court, Madigan's office accuses the Natural Hair Growth Institute, the Omega Hair Group and their owner, Steven Bennis, of deceptive business practices and consumer fraud. The companies reneged on the "no-risk" money-back guarantees they offered clients...  

Las Vegas SunMadigan cracking down on mortgage rescue fraudChicago TribuneAttorney General Lisa Madigan announced today that she has joined forces with Operation Stolen Hope, a federal-state crackdown on mortgage foreclosure ...Feds, State Officials Target 'Advance Fee' Mortgage ScamseCreditDaily.comOfficials highlight Nevada mortgage fraud problemThe Associated PressTask force taking down scammers, one at a timeLas Vegas SunPalm Beach Post...  

Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan today announced three lawsuits against mortgage rescue fraud schemes operating in Illinois as part of a national crackdown with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S. Department of Justice. “With home foreclosure rates steadily on the rise, we are working closely with our federal partners to leverage all available resources to stop mortgage rescue fraud,” Madigan said. “Homeowners who believe...  

November 2, 2009 (CHICAGO) (WLS) -- Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan is filing his candidacy petitions Monday to run for governor on the Republican ticket. Monday is the deadline for cand...  

I fear he's right. The worst is still ahead. No wonder Lisa's not running for Illinois Guv. Via Clout Street: Speaker Madigan: Even income tax hike won't solve state money woes Madigan, a powerful veteran Southwest Side leader, predicts that the economy might get worse before it gets better, meaning fewer jobs and fewer people paying taxes."For those that think that tax increases are the answer, it's a partial answer," Madigan told an...  

The bill was supported by Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, industry groups and the AARP. Quinn noted that the move comes on the eve of the 25th anniversary of the Citizens Utility Board, the consumer watchdog group he helped create.