Madigan’s attorneys had argued that the Snyder decision recast what the word “corruptly” means in the federal bribery statute known as 666, asking the judge to define it for the jury in ...

The former Illinois House speaker's aversion to technology — and his daily habit of eating an apple — are just a few pieces of lore amassed during a very private, 50-year political career.

Madigan explained why he kept meeting with then-Ald. Danny Solis, even though Solis had caused him “a great deal of surprise and concern.” La Voz Sidebar Lee este artículo en español en La ...

(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan decided to testify in his own defense at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago. The former Illinois House ...

Closing arguments by defense attorneys are expected to finish Tuesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan exits the Dirksen Federal Courthouse last week. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share Before he left the witness stand Tuesday after nearly 12 hours ...