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Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial

The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history 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.

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Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan

CHICAGO -- Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois' most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 1d

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan heads to trial this week

The 82-year-old is charged in a multimillion-dollar racketeering and bribery scheme that included the state’s largest utility, ComEd.

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Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment

Officially it’s known as Case No. 22-cr-115, the United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain. Unofficially, it’s one ...

Mike Madigan among cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases playing out in Chicago

Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. But all were caught up in the FBI's decade-long pursuit of Illinois' former ...

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As Madigan corruption trial kicks off, focus will be on those three taboo words: quid pro quo

Key issue in Madigan’s highly anticipated racketeering trial: did he know ahead of time that private benefits for himself or ...

After storied time as the ‘Velvet Hammer,’ Michael Madigan to face a jury

It was Jan. 12, 1983, and the newly installed Democratic Speaker Michael J. Madigan stood on the Illinois House podium, ...

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‘Velvet Hammer’ Michael Madigan facing judge's gavel

Madigan’s final legacy will be on the line this week in one of the most anticipated public corruption trials in Illinois ...

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Madigan judge refuses to toss counts after Supreme Court ruling limited bribery law

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan walks with attorneys Wednesday into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024. Patricia Nabong/Sun-Times Share Nine months ago ...

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