Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan ‘abused the tremendous power he wielded,’ prosecutor says as closing arguments begin
CHICAGO — Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and preserve (his) power and line his pockets” for years, prosecutors said at the outset of marathon closing arguments in Madigan’s corruption trial.
Closing arguments continue in corruption trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan
Closing arguments are set to continue Thursday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan
In closing arguments, prosecutor alleges Madigan was driven by ‘power and profit’
As prosecutors began their closing arguments Wednesday in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, they accused the longtime Democratic powerbroker of lying to the jury when he testified in his own defense earlier this month.
Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.
Closing arguments begin in historic racketeering trial: ‘Madigan abused the tremendous power he wielded’
The arguments follow 11 weeks of testimony in which jurors heard from 63 witnesses. Most notable among them was Michael Madigan himself.
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is the latest in a long line of state politicians to go on trial for alleged corruption.
Closing arguments resume in corruption trial of former Speaker Mike Madigan
Closing arguments continued Thursday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan, 82, and his longtime friend and confidante Michael McClain face a 23-count indictment accusing them of running a criminal enterprise to enrich Madigan and benefit his political allies through no-show jobs for his associates and legal work for his private law firm.
Closing arguments continue in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan​ faces a 23-count indictment accusing him of running a criminal enterprise​ to enrich himself and benefit his political allies.
Closing arguments in landmark trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan expected Wednesday
After three months, more than five dozen witnesses and an array of thorny legal scuffles, attorneys in the landmark corruption trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan are slated to begin presenting closing arguments Wednesday.
Closing arguments underway in Madigan’s corruption trial
Closing arguments are underway in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker. Chicago Tribune reporter and author of the book "The House that Mike Madigan Built," Ray Long returns.
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Madigan’s ‘Make Mike Money Plan’: Closing Arguments Continue in Landmark Corruption Trial
Thursday marked the second day of closing arguments in the speaker’s landmark racketeering and bribery trial, as prosecutors ...
Madigan was involved in bogus AT&T contract 'from step one,' prosecutor tells jury in racketeering trial
The prosecutor made her comment as she continued her closing argument and began to wade into allegations involving AT&T and former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo.
Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond the ...
Prosecutor: 'Madigan had the keys' to ComEd legislation
U.S. government attorneys have resumed closing arguments at former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial in Chicago.
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Amendment would allow Illinoisans to recall state leaders, local politicians
A new proposal would let Illinoisans recall state lawmakers and local politicians through petitions. State Rep. Dan Ugaste, R ...
Feds allege ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan brushed aside ‘quid pro quo’ red flag in scheme to get developers’ money
Alderman-turned-FBI mole Daniel Solis held a huge red flag in front of Michael Madigan, prosecutors said Thursday, when during a wiretapped phone call Solis uttered a radioactive phrase: “quid pro quo ...
Illinois quick hits: ISP says number of stolen guns declines
The number of stolen guns in Illinois is on the decline. Illinois State Police report that since they began conducting ...
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Former southern Illinois police chief faces federal charges
While prosecutors contend that the alleged crimes are a violation of the law, advocates for reforming criminal forfeiture laws say the way these laws are written makes them ripe for exploitation.