Cops: Wisconsin escapee may be headed for home in Riverside Police in west suburban Riverside believe a man sought by Wisconsin authorities after he fled from a work release camp there may return to the Chicago area to hide out with relatives or acquaintances.

Former aide to Wisconsin governor pleads guilty MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A former aide to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of soliciting campaign contributions while she was supposed to be working at her government job, and agreed to assist in the investigation into illegal fundraising. Darlene Wink, 61, a former assistant to Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive, was charged late last month along with ...

Who’s progressive in Wisconsin T he 2012 U.S. elections could be the most exciting and consequential in years. In Wisconsin, we might be looking at political Armageddon. Wisconsin is a swing state in the presidential race. There is a wide-open contest for the U.S. Senate seat held by retiring Democrat Herb Kohl . Read full article >>

Former aide to Wisconsin governor pleads guilty MILWAUKEE (Reuters) - A former aide to Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker pleaded guilty on Tuesday to charges of soliciting campaign contributions while she was supposed to be working at her government job, and agreed to assist in the investigation into illegal fundraising. Darlene Wink, 61, a former assistant to Walker when he was Milwaukee County Executive, was charged late last month along with ...

Wisconsin appeals panel rules Wiegand's confession to robbery/arson must be suppressed The Wisconsin Court of Appeals has thrown out the confession of a man who allegedly robbed an armored vehicle in Hudson the day after shooting a woman in Lake Elmo.

Former Wisconsin athletic official faces second allegation MADISON, Wis (Reuters) - University of Wisconsin police are investigating a second allegation of misconduct against former athletic department official John Chadima, previously accused of making unwanted sexual advances toward a male student at a party. Chadima resigned last month after the first student said the senior associate athletic director tried to fondle him at a celebration before the ...