Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of corruption charges. The conviction has prompted discussions on whether it will deter future political misconduct. Experts suggest the ...

Holding hands with his daughter, Nicole, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Wednesday. A federal jury found him guilty of bribery ...

Madigan, 82, and McClain, faced a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago on charges of racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion. They were ca ...

“The Madigan verdict by a jury of everyday Illinoisans is an important message to anyone in government — or those thinking about public service — that if you choose corruption you will be found out, ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday of 10 counts of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.

CHICAGO — A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois’ political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The jury in Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial found the former Illinois House speaker guilty on several counts as part of a partial verdict. The jury reached a partial ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a fixture in Illinois politics for more than 50 years, left the Everett M.