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Chicago

Madigan guilty verdicts ‘victory for justice, accountability’

Greg Bishop | The Center Square - February 12, 2025

After a more than four-month-long trial, and two weeks of jury deliberations, Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts involving conspiracy and bribery with ComEd and counts of wire fraud around a state board appointment. No sentencing date has been scheduled. #verdict

Crime

Lawmakers recall former Illinois House speaker’s tactics ahead of corruption trial

Jim Talamonti | The Center Square - October 6, 2024

Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain are facing 23 counts of racketeering, bribery and official misconduct charges as part of a federal indictment. #

Community

Madigan seeks to limit evidence from prosecutors in corruption trial

Brett Rowland | The Center Square - August 26, 2024

He faces 23 counts of racketeering, bribery, and official misconduct as part of a federal indictment. Madigan has pleaded not guilty. #trial

Crime

Prosecutors See No Reason to Delay Madigan Trial

Brett Rowland | The Center Square - January 2, 2024

Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain had asked U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey to stay proceedings in the case or reschedule the trial date to the fall of 2024... #madigan

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