Herald & Review29d
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
In the world of Springfield politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the statehouse could count on his word. The secretive Southwest Side Democrat ...
Madigan a man not a myth, defense argues, while calling key witness the ‘malignant tumor’ at the heart of the corruption case
As his attorney wrapped up a marathon closing argument Monday, former House Speaker Michael Madigan sat stoic at the defense table, gazing at the jury with his usual legal pad and pencil at the ready.
ABC 7 Chicago3d
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Jury to continue deliberating Monday in former House speaker trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Months after the jury was first seated in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal bribery and racketeering trial, his fate, and that of his co-defendant Mike ...
The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus7d
Strange things emerged in Madigan trial
State Rep. Bob Rita had famously testified in the 2023 “ComEd Four” trial that his former boss Madigan ruled the House ...
The Pantagraph28d
‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into Madigan cross-examination
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for ...
Prosecutors ready rebuttal before Madigan corruption case goes to jury
Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday after the prosecution’s rebuttal case at the corruption trial of former ...
ABC 7 Chicago4d
Jury in Michael Madigan federal corruption trial heads home for 7th day without verdict
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial went home without a verdict for the seventh day Thursday. There was again radio silence ...