Madigan's long-awaited trial to kick off Tuesday with jury selection
It’s time for the next high-profile political corruption trial to begin in Illinois. In a Fox 32 special report, Paris Schutz ...
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 ...
Madigan judge has experience with Shakespeare, Michael Jordan — and law used to target ex-House speaker
Judge John Blakey's father wrote the federal racketeering law that has famously been used to take down organized crime ...
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a ...
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, ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan heads to trial this week
The 82-year-old is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility ...
High Steaks: QCOSS’ Aimee McVeigh on the best way to tackle youth crime
Juvenile crime is the key issue in next month’s state election but Queensland Council of Social Service CEO Aimee McVeigh is ...
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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.
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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 Rezin/Su ...