Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.

In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine.

U.S. District Judge John Blakey handed down the sentence Friday, four months after the former Illinois House speaker was convicted of 10 felony corruption charges.