Oct. 21, 2024 19:23 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — As the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan repeatedly exploited his public role for private benefit, federal prosecutors alleged Monday during opening statements in Illinois’ largest corruption trial in years.
Madigan, Illinois'...
Oct. 09, 2024 17:53 PM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in American history.
The case against Madigan, who resigned in 2021, is one of Illinois’ largest corruption trials...
Oct. 06, 2024 00:07 AM EDT
CHICAGO (AP) — Once lauded as thelongest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.
The former Illinois House...