The Biggest Political Stories of 2025 the Media Downplayed

This 2025 recap, Reveille with Jeanne Ives, highlights stories that received little sustained media attention, including violent crimes involving previously deported illegal immigrants, unanswered calls for accountability from state leadership, and the growing financial instability of Illinois municipalities. The conviction and sentencing of longtime Illinois political figure Mike Madigan are examined alongside broader concerns about corruption, oversight, and taxpayer accountability.