The Velvet Hammer.” “Sphinx.” “King of Illinois.” “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Real Governor of Illinois.” “Himself.” ...
The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by ...
The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...
The foreman of the jury that rendered a split decision in the landmark trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan said ...
Defense attorneys have taken exception to an added instruction from the court at the corruption trial of former Illinois ...
Jurors found Madigan guilty of 10 counts against him and not guilty of seven others, including a charge of racketeering ...