Michael Madigan, Illinois

Closing arguments to begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is the latest in a long line of state politicians to go on trial for alleged corruption.
As closings begin in Madigan trial, here's a look at the lawyers' target audience: The jury
Michael Madigan’s jury is made up of ordinary Illinoisans whose lives have likely been affected by the former speaker, given his record-breaking 36-year tenure as the leader of the Illinois House of Representatives.
Closing arguments in landmark trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan expected Wednesday
After three months, more than five dozen witnesses and an array of thorny legal scuffles, attorneys in the landmark corruption trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan are slated to begin presenting closing arguments Wednesday.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Closing arguments to begin in federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Former federal prosecutor Chris Hotaling joined ABC7 to discuss key points presented by the prosecution and the defense.
Closing arguments begin Wednesday in federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan
The original 106 page 22 count indictment accused the once-powerful leader of acting like an organized crime boss.
Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of bribery,
Closing arguments to begin in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Last week, the defense rested its case in the bribery and corruption trial at the Dirksen Federal Building.
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Closing arguments to begin in former Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday in the landmark racketeering conspiracy case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Discussion and review precedes closing arguments at ex-speaker’s corruption trial
U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey of the Northern District of Illinois is reviewing jury instructions ahead of closing arguments at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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MILLER: Madigan trial shows he brought his troubles on himself
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s ...
Madigan defense rests case after calling 12 witnesses, including the ex-Illinois speaker himself
CHICAGO — Lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan formally rested their case before the jury on Thursday after ...
Madigan ends testimony after sharing one of his regrets: ‘That I had any time spent with Danny Solis’
Jurors appear on track to hear the last of the evidence in Madigan's trial by Thursday, following about three months of ...