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What to watch for: The Madigan trial
Jury selection begins Tuesday for one of the biggest political corruption trials in Illinois history. Why it matters: The ...
Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
Officially it’s known as Case No. 22-cr-115, the United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain. Unofficially, it’s one ...
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‘Velvet Hammer’ Michael Madigan facing judge's gavel
Madigan’s final legacy will be on the line this week in one of the most anticipated public corruption trials in Illinois ...
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Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan parks his SUV in the garage at his Southwest Side home after federal prosecutors accused him of leading a criminal enterprise in 2022. Ashlee ...
After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury
It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, ...
As Madigan corruption trial kicks off, focus will be on those three taboo words: quid pro quo
Key issue in Madigan’s highly anticipated racketeering trial: did he know ahead of time that private benefits for himself or ...
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.