Madigan is charged with 23 counts of bribery, racketeering, and official misconduct.

After more than three months, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is now in the hands of a jury.

A federal jury began deliberations Wednesday afternoon in the trial of Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House speaker ...

The onetime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should permanently ... his sentencing to 2 ½ years in federal prison for lying to the grand jury despite being granted ...

Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final ... For much of his lawyer’s remarks, Madigan, dressed in a light tan suit, sat stoically at the defense table with his chair turned so he ...

After more than three months, dozens of witnesses and hundreds of audio recordings, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will soon be in the hands of a jury.

CHICAGO — Michael McClain, a longtime confidant of ex-speaker Michael Madigan, was a smart and diligent ... prosecutors in order to avoid serious prison time. During his cooperation, Marquez ...

While former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan waits to hear from jurors about whether he’ll go to prison, his one time right-hand man Timothy Mapes is already there. The 70-year-old is ...

Burke to prison. “Over the years, we’ve had lots of talk of ethics reform with not nearly enough action.” Madigan ... suit over it, OK. But that’s how simple it is.” Former lobbyist ...

(The Center Square) – Michael ... prison for tax evasion. Collins cited Acevedo’s dementia and difficulties with remembering details during his testimony last month. Collins asked the jury why ...