The defense maintained that while lobbying and politics might seem unappealing, they are not inherently illegal.

Of the 23 total charges in the indictment, Michael McClain faces six counts including racketeering conspiracy, federal ...

As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s defense lawyers began their closing arguments last week, attorney Dan ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday. The jury began hearing defense attorney Patrick Cotter's closing arguments on ...

Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday after the prosecution’s rebuttal case at the corruption trial of former ...

What the evidence of this trial did show is lobbying and politics...,” McClain attorney Patrick Cotter said in his closing ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, ...

More than three years after his conviction on sweeping gang racketeering charges, reputed Four Corner Hustlers boss Labar Spann will get a new trial after a surprise disclosure ...

The man accused of ordering the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip hop icon Tupac Shakur appeared in court on Tuesday for a separate battery case.

Closing arguments have resumed at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and ...

Closing arguments by defense attorneys are expected to finish Tuesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House ...

The Democratic mayors of four cities, including Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, have been asked for documents and ...