Prosecutors rest case in corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan
The prosecution rested its case in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday.
Ex-aide testifies in Madigan corruption trial, offers unexpected support for defense
A former senior aide to ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offered surprising testimony Monday in Madigan’s federal corruption trial, with much of his account appearing to bolster the defense’s case.
Judge to decide if key witness in Madigan trial is fit to testify
A federal judge will rule Wednesday morning whether one of the government‘s key witnesses against former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan is competent to testify.
Madigan trial: Judge in Larry Hoover case also presiding over Madigan corruption trial
The same judge whom Larry Hoover’s attorneys are trying to disqualify from considering his re-sentencing is presiding over Michael Madigan’s corruption trial.
Madigan trial: Tapes reveal alleged bribery in Chinatown development deal
Former Chicago Ald. Danny Solis testified that he wanted to curry political favor with Speaker of the House Mike Madigan so that he would win re-election as an alderman.
Madigan trial: FBI unveils alleged 'magic list' of high-powered lobbyists
The Mike Madigan corruption trial entered its fifth week of testimony on Monday.
Mike Madigan trial: Former aide testifies, reveals speaker’s control
Federal prosecutors in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan are continuing to paint the former Illinois House speaker as a powerful – and sometimes vindictive – leader during his reign.
