Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as a reclusive political wizard, well-schooled in the playbook of the late Chicago Mayor Richard J.
Process to select jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial begins Tuesday
The jury selection process starts Tuesday in the trial of longtime former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Speaker Madigan
CHICAGO — Jury selection begins this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois’ most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial gets underway
The federal trial of Michael Madigan could put the powerful former House speaker behind bars for allegedly orchestrating bribes and political favors for him and his cronies. Zoom in: Madigan is charged with 23 counts ranging from racketeering conspiracy to a host of other crimes.
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
CHICAGO -- Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois' most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.
Mike Madigan among cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases playing out in Chicago
Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. But all were caught up in the FBI's decade-long pursuit of Illinois' former House speaker. Here's a look at the individuals and businesses caught in the crossfire ahead of Madigan's trial.
Mike Madigan, once state's most influential powerbroker, faces corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will face a federal racketeering conspiracy beginning this week.
The case against Mike Madigan, laid out in explosive court documents
The former Illinois house speaker is charged with a racketeering conspiracy and other crimes spanning five alleged schemes.
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Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
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