ComEd bribery trial: Judge reverses course, will allow secret recordings to be released to the media
The federal judge presiding over the ComEd bribery trial reversed course Tuesday and ruled that secret recordings made of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his allies may be released to the media after they are played for jurors.
Secret recordings of Madigan, allies won’t be released beyond courtroom, judge rules
It’s been more than two years since former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was driven from office by the federal indictment of four power players who are accused of trying to bribe the powerful politician to benefit ComEd.
Judge blocks 'Chicago machine' expert from testifying in trial of 4 accused of Madigan bribes
Dick Simpson was expected to explain how the political machine was founded in Chicago around the time of the Great Chicago Fire, that it evolved over time and that it dominated Democratic politics here since 1933.
Michael Madigan's attorneys seek to toss recordings, dismiss part of his indictment
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan asked a federal judge Tuesday to toss secret recordings made by federal investigators and dismiss part of the bombshell racketeering indictment the feds spent years building against him.
Son of former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo found guilty on tax charges
Alex Acevedo, his brother Michael Acevedo and their father were each charged with cheating on their taxes in separate indictments handed down in February 2021.
Son of ex-state Rep. ‘Eddie’ Acevedo goes on trial, fights tax charges tied to Madigan probe
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo went on trial in federal court Thursday, where he is accused of filing false income tax returns in a spinoff of the feds’ larger bribery investigation involving ComEd and former state House Speaker Michael Madigan.
'Chuy' Garcia mentioned in recording during feds' ComEd probe
Garcia is not accused of wrongdoing, and his spokesperson told the Sun-Times on Friday that he “is not involved in any investigation in any manner.”
New details released in alleged ComEd bribery court filings
New details have been released in the alleged ComEd bribery scheme involving former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, has racketeering trial set for April 2024
The highly anticipated racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been set for April 1, 2024.
Developer who recorded Madigan early in fed investigation gets 16 months in prison
A developer whose cooperation with the FBI served as a “catalyst” — helping lead to the indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and others — was sentenced Wednesday to 16 months in prison for an unrelated fraud scheme.
Son of former Illinois representative pleads guilty to cheating on taxes
A son of former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo, caught up in the investigation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, pleaded guilty Monday to cheating on his taxes to the tune of an estimated $137,000.
Madigan still asking for campaign contributions as he faces corruption charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is still asking for campaign contributions, even as he faces charges for using his office to enrich himself and his allies.
AT&T Illinois to pay $23M to settle federal probe involving Mike Madigan
A federal grand jury on Friday indicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on a new conspiracy charge, adding to the bribery and racketeering counts he already faces.