Mike Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial | What he said
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As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.

Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial
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Michael Madigan, during his second day of cross-examination, was grilled about his law firm's earnings, his influence in state politics, and his relationships with key figures like former Ald. Danny Solis.

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Madigan, business partner testify as co-defendant McClain seeks separate trial

As the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan nears its end, his co-defendant, Michael McClain is once again demanding their trials be separated.

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Illinois lawmakers introduce bill to decriminalize prostitution

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Madigan back on the stand for cross-examination
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Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan returned to the witness stand Monday afternoon in his federal corruption trial.