Most folks just figured that Mike Madigan had avoided the long arm of federal law by being extra-careful. And he may have been. But the arrogance of immense power apparently overrode his sense of self ...

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 ...

Government attorneys say the corruption conviction Wednesday of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was historic.

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

Michael Madigan’s jury heard from more than 60 witnesses during 11 weeks of testimony. Now, they’ve deliberated for just shy of 64 hours over another 10 days. Whether their reference Tuesday to having ...

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 ...

Federal agents say the guilty verdicts delivered Wednesday against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan are a victory for justice and accountability.