Mike Madigan, once state's most influential powerbroker, faces corruption trial
The FBI’s decade long pursuit of one of the most dominant politicians in Illinois led to bombshell indictments and shocking betrayals. It toppled the untouchable and
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
CHICAGO -- Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois' most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.
Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
Madigan allegedly called Solis in September 2017 and told him to have the developers “talk to a man named Mike McClain.” The men also enlisted the help of Nancy Kimme, a lobbyist who once ...
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Speaker Madigan
CHICAGO — Jury selection begins this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois’ most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.
Federal Judge denies Madigan’s defense motion, clears way for corruption trial next week
Federal Judge John Blakey cleared the way for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to go on trial for corruption charges. Madigan’s attorney attempted to get the case dismissed after a Supreme Court ruling on a bribery law that was used to build the case.
The case against Mike Madigan, laid out in explosive court documents
The former Illinois house speaker is charged with a racketeering conspiracy and other crimes spanning five alleged schemes.
Two slain in LaPlace triple shooting were innocent bystanders, St. John sheriff says
LAPLACE, La. (WVUE) - St. John The Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre says he wants the death penalty for the two suspected ...
NOLA.com8h
Shooters out for revenge missed, killing an 11-year-old and her uncle in LaPlace home, sheriff says
Sa'Miya McClain and her uncle, Ron Tate, were killed by a single bullet that also wounded a 24-year-old woman, according to ...
Mike Madigan among cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases playing out in Chicago
Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. But all were caught up in the FBI's decade-long pursuit of Illinois' former ...
Hoodline8h
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to Stand Trial Amid Chicago's Political Turmoil
Michael J. Madigan is set to face trial on charges including racketeering and bribery after a lengthy federal investigation.
NOLA.com14h
11-year-old girl, uncle killed after gunmen target wrong house in LaPlace, officials say
An 11-year-old girl and her uncle were shot and killed while inside a LaPlace home Friday night after suspects gunning for a ...
Two arrested in LaPlace double homicide that killed an 11-year-old girl and her uncle, Sheriff reports
Saint John the Baptist Parish Sheriff Mike Tregre will hold a news conference Monday afternoon to officially announce the ...
The Mirror US on MSN1d
Louisiana girl, 11, and uncle gunned down in 'targeted' shooting while blowing up birthday balloons
A Louisiana uncle and niece were shot to death in what's been described as a "targeted" shooting at a home about 29 miles ...
Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
The United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain is one of the biggest public corruption cases ever brought in ...