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What Madigan's verdict means for Illinois politics
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 counts of bribery but found not guilty on seven ...
With Madigan conviction and feds on the line, are Illinois politicians getting the message?
Federal prosecutors have made it clear they are listening to phone calls. But have the threats of federal investigations and ...
Herald & Review14d
Madigan ‘was not confused’ taking part in alleged bribery scheme, prosecutor says with jury on verge of deliberating
Early in their final pitch to jurors on Wednesday, prosecutors displayed a screenshot from an undercover video: Michael Madigan, then the powerful speaker of the Illinois House, leaning forward ...
Sports Illustrated14d
Will Merrill Kelly Return to Being the Mainstay of the Rotation?
Merrill Kelly has been one of the most consistent starting pitchers in Diamondbacks history, especially over the last few years, although 2024 did have a wrench thrown his way. His shoulder injury ...
Quincy Herald-Whig15d
‘Suspicion doesn’t cut it’: Madigan attorney urges jury to ‘see the man, not the myth’
CHICAGO — As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s defense lawyers began their closing arguments last week, attorney Dan Collins pointed to something the former speaker said when he ...
The Gazette15d
Madigan attorney calls indictment ‘a worthless piece of paper’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Arrives to Courthouse Monday January 27th Of the indictment’s 23 corruption-related charges against Madigan, Collins said 16 of them were based on ...
ABC 7 Chicago16d
Mike Madigan trial updates: Defense begins closing arguments in federal corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...
The Victoria Advocate16d
WATCH: Defense attorney says jury stands between Madigan and 'misguided prosecution'
(The Center Square) – Michael Madigan’s defense team has resumed closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in Chicago. “Job recommendations without more ...
Australian Broadcasting Corporation16d
Quambatook woman Merril Kelly remembered as 'unpretentious leader' after alleged murder
Merril Kelly, 76, was killed in Quambatook last week. Quambatook man Brian Barnes has been charged with her murder and will face court again at the end of the month. Residents of the small rural ...
Yahoo News20d
Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutors say as closing arguments begin
Prosecutors in the historic corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday attacked the credibility of the defense’s star witness: Madigan himself. “What you heard on the ...
ABC 7 Chicago21d
Mike Madigan trial updates: Defense rests case in federal corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...