Laura Washington: Could the fall of Michael Madigan be decisive for Illinois corruption?
Many political insiders thought Michael Madigan would reign forever. He seemed to possess the magic stay-out-of-jail-free ...
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 ...
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Michael Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as a ...
Illinois quick hits: Madigan arrives to court; Johnson exploring tax increases
Madigan arrives in court with jury selection underway Jury selection is underway in the corruption trial of former Illinois ...
Michael Madigan meets a few of the people who could decide his fate — just 3 jurors chosen
The ex-speaker also crossed paths with his onetime friend, Michael McClain. The relationship between the pair has been examined in multiple corruption trials in Chicago. Now they’re finally on trial ...
Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: Lawyers make their way through up to 180 prospective jurors
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan sat at the defense table listening intently and taking notes, as attorneys ...