The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...

The Illinois Democrat once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been found guilty of some ...

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Madigan, 82, and McClain, faced a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago on charges of racketeering conspiracy, ...

Speaker Mike Madigan guilty on 10 counts, including of bribery.

Corruption in Illinois is on a weekly basis. The state averaged more than one corruption conviction per week from 1983-2023, ...

Illinois lawmakers voiced a wide range of reactions Wednesday following former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction on ...

In a statement, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called the verdict an “important message to anyone in government” that “if you choose ...

Longtime former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted Wednesday on 10 corruption-related charges, but the jury could not reach a unanimous decision on an overarching racketeering ...

Michael Madigan is the latest Illinois politician convicted for abusing the power of their office, and he's now part of the culture of corruption that has been swirling since the 1980s.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of corruption charges. Experts suggest the case could lead to new ethics reforms in Illinois. CHICAGO - Former Illinois House Speaker ...