Michael Madigan corruption trial nears conclusion after months …
4 days ago · The 23-count federal indictment charges both men with racketeering, conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud, with Madigan facing an additional charge of extortion.
Madigan's attorney makes his case to the jury: 'The government …
2 days ago · Prosecutors say the utility in 2017 paid $22,500 to ex-state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, a Madigan ally, so Madigan would look favorably at the utility’s legislation.
‘The Corrupt Way Was the Way It Was’: Government Ends Closing …
2 days ago · MacArthur argued that Madigan in that testimony was attempting to portray McClain as a “sometimes person,” when in reality, he was the speaker’s “always person” — particularly when it came to carrying out “sensitive tasks” like the “hard calls, the …
Michael Madigan trial: Closing arguments begin - Chicago Tribune
4 days ago · Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors said at the ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense begins closing …
5 days ago · Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise," where they say he allegedly committed crimes for his ...
‘Used and abused their positions’: Closing arguments continue in ...
2 days ago · While Madigan has referred to McClain as his “sometimes person,” the government argued he was the “always person,” especially when it came to sensitive, hard tasks, or sharing news ...
Michael Madigan trial news and updates - Chicago Sun-Times
Jan 15, 2025 · The trial of Michael Madigan could be nearing its end. Prosecutors say they could rest their case against the once-powerful state House speaker next week.
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: 'Madigan …
4 days ago · Schwartz said Michael McClain was Madigan’s “right-hand man” who helped Madigan’s other “cronies” pocket $1.3 million from ComEd through “sham” contracts.
Michael Madigan once controlled much of ... - Associated Press News
Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.
Afternoon Briefing: Defense in Madigan trial tells jurors of ‘Mike’s ...
2 days ago · To reinforce the regular-guy image, Collins on Friday repeatedly referred to his client not as the speaker, not as Mr. Madigan, but as “Mike.” ... And remember, for the latest breaking news in ...