Longest-serving state legislative leader exploited the public trust, prosecutors say
CHICAGO — As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role ...
Madigan co-defendant’s lawyer tells jury legal lobbying is not bribery, says feds’ view ‘just wrong’
A lawyer for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime confidant told a federal jury Tuesday that the allegations of ...
Madigan’s approach to power at center of opening statements in his corruption trial
The former speaker, who left office under growing pressure related to the investigation in early 2021, faces 24 counts of ...
Defense goes after prosecution theory — and mole Solis — as trial of Madigan and ally McClain revs up
An attorney for Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and confidant Michael McClain, who is on trial with him, told jurors there is no evidence of an intention to exchange a favor for something else.
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Mike Madigan trial: Government calls first witnesses to testify
The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians ...
Getting Illinois voters off their couches
PROGNOSTICATING: Kamala Harris is expected to wipe the floor with Donald Trump in Illinois on Nov. 5, but more interesting ...
Former Illinois state representatives to testify in Madigan corruption trial
Federal prosecutors say three former state lawmakers will be the first witnesses called to the stand in the corruption trial ...
Jury begins hearing testimony in former IL House Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
CHICAGO -- Opening statements continue Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Tuesday ...
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Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Jury begins hearing testimony in former Illinois speaker's trial
Opening statements will continue Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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FBI 'turned over heaven and earth' for evidence against Madigan but found only 'legal favors,' defense says
An attorney for Michael Madigan’s longtime friend and confidant Michael McClain, who is on trial with him, told jurors there ...
Government calling first witnesses in Michael Madigan corruption trial; co-defendant’s attorney gives opening statement
The government is calling its first witnesses in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on ...