Michael Madigan found guilty on several counts -- what to know
The verdict was read Wednesday morning. The court has declared a mistrial on several counts.
The verdict was read Wednesday morning. The court has declared a mistrial on several counts.
Fmr. Ill. House Speaker found guilty in corruption trial
A jury found former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan guilty in his federal corruption trial on Wednesday.
A jury found former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan guilty in his federal corruption trial on Wednesday.
Mike Madigan trial: No verdict on Day 10 as jurors deliberate
It's been 10 days since a federal jury began deliberating the fate of Mike Madigan.
It's been 10 days since a federal jury began deliberating the fate of Mike Madigan.
Mike Madigan trial: Day 10 of deliberations ends early
It's been 10 days since a federal jury began deliberating the fate of Mike Madigan?and by Tuesday afternoon, a verdict had yet to be returned.
It's been 10 days since a federal jury began deliberating the fate of Mike Madigan?and by Tuesday afternoon, a verdict had yet to be returned.
Illinois congressman warns residents could be hit hard by federal spending cuts
An Illinois congressman is pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposed federal spending cuts.
An Illinois congressman is pushing back against President Donald Trump's proposed federal spending cuts.
Illinois congressman speaks out on Trump's federal funding cuts
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling out President Donald Trump's attempt to cut federal spending on programs for the underserved.
Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi is calling out President Donald Trump's attempt to cut federal spending on programs for the underserved.
Key suburban political races to watch, from Dolton to Arlington Heights
Early voting has begun in the suburbs for the February 25 primary election and the April 1 general election.
Early voting has begun in the suburbs for the February 25 primary election and the April 1 general election.
Madigan trial: Deliberations reach 55+ hours
Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.
Jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and longtime political associate Michael McClain returned Monday for their ninth day of deliberations, but still have not returned a verdict.
Ex-Illinois Gov. Blagojevich speaks after being pardoned by Trump
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
The Republican president called the Democratic former governor, who once appeared on Trump's reality TV show "Celebrity Apprentice," "a very fine person" and said the conviction and prison sentence "shouldn't have happened."
Dolton’s mayoral race in the spotlight as early voting begins in the suburbs
People living in the suburbs can start voting in municipal elections. Early voting begins Monday.
People living in the suburbs can start voting in municipal elections. Early voting begins Monday.
Pritzker, Duckworth blast Trump administration over Head Start funding freeze
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Two of Illinois' top Democrats are blasting the Trump administration for taking back money earmarked for programs like Head Start.
Paris on Politics: DOJ immigration lawsuit
Paris Schutz dives into the DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago and the state over immigration.
Paris Schutz dives into the DOJ's lawsuit against Chicago and the state over immigration.
Cicero town president candidate targeted by vandals
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.
The Cicero mayoral race is heating up as a candidate's home and campaign office were vandalized, with both sides accusing each other of dirty tactics.
Michael Madigan trial: Jury still out after 8 days of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Madigan trial: Jurors request call transcripts on 8th day of deliberations
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
The jury deliberating the case of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and his longtime political associate Michael McClain submitted a note to the judge on Friday asking for call transcripts.
Michael Madigan trial: A timeline of events leading to jury deliberations
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
Ex- Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is awaiting a verdict in his federal corruption trial. Here’s a timeline of key events leading up to this moment.
ICC condemns sanctions imposed by Trump Administration
The ICC is asking its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed on it by President Trump.
The ICC is asking its member states to stand up against sanctions imposed on it by President Trump.
What to know about Chicago and Illinois' battle over sanctuary city lawsuit
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
Mike Madigan trial: Jurors still undecided after 7 days of deliberations
The jury deciding the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has now been in deliberations for seven days, with no verdict reached.
The jury deciding the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has now been in deliberations for seven days, with no verdict reached.
Trump administration sues Illinois and Chicago over immigration policies
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.
The U.S. Department of Justice is suing Illinois and Chicago, arguing that their immigration policies interfere with federal enforcement efforts.