Madigan, 82, and McClain, faced a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago on charges of racketeering conspiracy, ...
Lawmakers convicted of felonies tied to their government jobs, like ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, are banned from ...
The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some charges in a mixed verdict at his federal corruption trial in Chicago ...
Michael Madigan, once the state of Illinois’ most powerful politician during his decades-long run as Illinois House Speaker ...
Illinois’ former House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Wednesday. While Madigan’s conviction may represent the peak of the feds’ years-long push into Chicago ...
The real estate attorney who spent 50 years in the Illinois House of Representatives was convicted of corruption charges.
Nearly four months after they were first called to Chicago’s federal courthouse ... the racketeering case of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime confidant, Michael McClain.
Malik, identified as Juror Number 6 from Chicago, said the jury found Mike Madigan guilty on certain counts but struggled ...
A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.
Both current and former Illinois legislators are applauding last week’s guilty verdict in the corruption case against Michael ...
The Velvet Hammer.” “Sphinx.” “King of Illinois.” “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Real Governor of Illinois.” “Himself.” ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been found guilty of bribery and wire fraud, but the jury deadlocked on ...