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 ...
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, ...
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan loses bid to dismiss bribery charges ahead of trial
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the ...
Lawmakers recall former Illinois House speaker’s tactics ahead of corruption trial
With the racketeering and bribery trial of longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan scheduled to begin Tuesday, ...
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Mike 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 ...
Jury selection set to begin in corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker Madigan
A half-century career and status as Illinois’ most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago with a 24-count charge of bribery and racketeering.
Jury selection begins next week in corruption trial of former Speaker Madigan
Jury selection will begin next week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose ...
Judge won't dismiss several criminal counts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
A federal judge has rejected former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion to dismiss most of the criminal charges ...
Illinois quick hits: Judge declines to dismiss Madigan case; auto theft recoveries
Attorneys for the longtime Democratic power broker had tried to get the charges thrown out based on the U.S. Supreme Court’s ...
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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's Bid for Dismissal Denied Days Before Trial
The indictment, adding layers to the narrative of Illinois' political tapestry, delineates a bribery scheme fingered at intertwining multiple businesses, including ComEd; these businesses allegedly ...