21 hours ago · 14-and-a-half weeks after the jury was first seated in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal bribery and racketeering trial, his fate, and that of his co-defendant Mike McClain ...

Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. [1] He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. [ 2 ]

3 days ago · Michael Madigan awaits a jury verdict in his federal corruption trial after a 12-week case featuring more than 60 witnesses, including his own testimony. The former Illinois House Speaker faces a ...

3 days ago · Hanging in the balance is the fate of Madigan and his longtime right-hand man, Michael McClain. According to jurors’ self-imposed schedule, they recessed for the day Friday at 3 p.m.

Jan 8, 2025 · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.

Jan 22, 2025 · After more than three months, dozens of witnesses and hundreds of audio recordings, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will soon be in the hands of a jury.

Jan 30, 2025 · After more than three months of testimony and arguments, a 12-person jury began deliberations Wednesday in the landmark corruption trial of powerful former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his longtime right-hand man Michael McClain.

Dec 9, 2024 · The high-profile racketeering bribery trial of former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant, Michael McClain, has been the most highly-anticipated trial in years.

Mar 2, 2022 · CHICAGO — A federal grand jury in Chicago today indicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.

5 days ago · Jurors in the trial of Michael Madigan left the courthouse Wednesday, their sixth day of deliberations, without having reached a verdict – and without having sent any notes or asked any questions.