Illinois Quick Hits: Two of ComEd four released; new trial expected
(The Center Square) – A U.S. appellate court has ordered two defendants in the ComEd Four case to be released pending a new trial.
Hours after oral arguments began on Tuesday, the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals directed the federal government to release former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore and codefendant Michael McClain on bond.
Pramaggiore and McClain began serving two-year prison sentences last year after they were convicted of engaging in a scheme to bribe former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
CORONARY SCAN INSURANCE MANDATE CLEARS ILLINOIS HOUSE
The Illinois House has approved legislation that would require most health insurance plans to cover medically necessary coronary calcium scans every 36 months for people age 40 and up, starting in 2028.
House Bill 4207 goes to the Senate after passing the House with a unanimous vote on Tuesday.
RECORD YOUTH TURKEY HARVEST REPORTED
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources says youth turkey hunters harvested 2,318 birds during the four-day 2026 season, setting a record for the third straight year.
Participation also reached an all-time high, with 7,369 youth permits sold.
The top counties for youth harvest were Jefferson with 75 turkeys, Fayette with 74 and Marion with 68.
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