Madigan sentencing Friday: Feds seek steep penalty for Illinois political titan
Madigan, one of the most powerful figures in Illinois political history, faces up to 12.5 years in prison and a $1.5 million fine, according to prosecutors.
‘I don’t exist without him’: Madigan’s wife asks for leniency as ex-speaker faces 20 years
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced later this week on federal corruption charges.
?I don?t exist without him?: Madigan?s wife asks for leniency as ex-speaker faces 20 years
Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan?s wife spoke on his behalf regarding his upcoming sentencing. She missed most of her husband's trial and is asking the judge for a lower sentence.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan's attorneys ask for no prison time for bribery conviction
Attorneys for ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan are asking that he not be sent to prison for his bribery conviction.
Prosecutors calling for 12.5 years of prison, $1.5M fine for Mike Madigan
Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12½-year prison sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in his corruption case.
Feds will no longer seek $3M from convicted ex-Speaker Mike Madigan
Federal prosecutors said they will no longer seek a multi-million dollar forfeiture from convicted ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Feds won't go after convicted ex-Illinois Speaker's money
Federal prosecutors said they won't pursue millions of dollars in forfeiture money from convicted former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan.
Feds ask for ex-Chicago alderman’s criminal case to be dismissed
Federal prosecutors asked for a criminal case against ex-Chicago Ald. Danny Solis to be dismissed.
Feds want Madigan to forfeit millions following convictions
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan?s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Feds want Michael Madigan to forfeit millions following bribery, fraud convictions
Feds are coming for Michael Madigan’s money. Prosecutors say the convicted former speaker should forfeit over $3.1 million.
Federal prosecutor on Madigan trial to leave U.S. Attorney’s Office in Illinois
The lead federal prosecutor in the corruption trial of ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is stepping down.
Judge tosses some convictions in 'ComEd 4' bribery case
A federal judge vacated some convictions in the 2023 bribery case of the so-called "ComEd Four" in light of a separate Supreme Court ruling.
Judge tosses out some ComEd 4 bribery convictions after Supreme Court ruling
A federal judge vacated some convictions in the 2023 bribery case of the so-called "ComEd Four" in light of a separate Supreme Court ruling.
Pat Quinn proposes ethics reforms following Madigan conviction, Blagojevich pardon
Former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is speaking out about ethics reforms following the conviction of Michael Madigan and pardon of Rod Blagojevich.
Mike Madigan jury foreman calls case 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved “government overreach” and that the evidence wasn’t as solid as it seemed.
Mike Madigan jury foreman: Case was 'government overreach'
The foreman of the jury that convicted former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan on 10 counts says the case involved ?government overreach? and that the evidence wasn?t as solid as it seemed.
Reaction pours in after Michael Madigan's guilty verdict
Illinois politicos reacted to the conviction of former state House Speaker Michael Madigan on federal corruption charges.
Michael Madigan found guilty on 10 counts in split verdict
The jury in Michael Madigan?s federal corruption trial found the ex-Speaker guilty on 10 of 23 counts while deadlocking on others.
Michael Madigan's conviction: Will it curb political corruption in Illinois?
Will Mike Madigan's conviction have any impact on political corruption in Illinois? The experts weigh in.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury finds ex-Speaker guilty on 10 counts, deadlocked on others
A Chicago Democrat who once set much of Illinois' political agenda as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud Wednesday in a mixed verdict in his high-profile corruption trial.