Zack Kass took the stage at FSU’s Ruby Diamond Concert Hall Wednesday as part of the Power Forward Speaker Series.

Michael Madigan, once the state of Illinois’ most powerful politician during his decades-long run as Illinois House Speaker ...

As the courtroom deputy read the jury’s verdict Wednesday morning, the 82-year-old Madigan sat stone-faced at the head of his ...

“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, ...

Standing trial alongside Madigan was longtime confidant Michael McClain, who prosecutors called Madigan’s “mouthpiece.” ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the state’s most powerful politician during his nearly four-decade reign, was found guilty on federal corruption charges in a split verdict.

Michael J. Madigan was the longest serving statehouse speaker in U.S. history. Now, he could be spending time behind bars.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of using his office to run an illegal enterprise. Madigan was the ...

Reactions came quickly in the wake of the historic verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and one of his long-time political confidants.

A jury convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on multiple counts while deadlocking on others Wednesday.