Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House speaker, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on June 13 for corruptly soliciting and receiving personal financial rewards for himself and his ...

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 blockbuster trial has taken ...

While former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan contemplates the prospect of entering federal prison in October, his onetime top aide is trying to figure out how he'll support himself when he ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has begun. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal ...

The conviction and sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should give pause to those in positions of trust who are tempted to misuse those positions for personal gain. But those ...

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) - Federal prosecutors are recommending nearly six years in prison for ex-Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, the longtime friend and advisor of former Illinois House ...

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Many words have been thrown around to describe Michael McClain, the longtime lobbyist from downstate Quincy. He’s been called a “henchman,” “bag man,” and “fixer” for convicted former Illinois House ...

Attorneys for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have formally asked that he remain free on bond pending appeal of his conviction on sweeping corruption charges, arguing he’s not a flight risk and ...

Illinoisans are remembering former Gov. Jim Edgar for his willingness to work across the aisle. Why it matters: ...

The former Illinois House speaker was convicted of using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates Madigan, 83, is reportedly due ...