Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
In the world of Springfield politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the ...
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when ...
Michael Madigan takes the stand to make his case: 'When people asked me for help … I tried to help them'
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...
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Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors 'made out like bandits'
The former speaker’s decision to testify will lengthen the already long trial, which was originally predicted to wrap before ...
Madigan explains his well-known aversion to cellphones, email: 'I wanted to end my day'
The former Illinois House speaker's aversion to technology — and his daily habit of eating an apple — are just a few pieces ...
‘He should have worked.’ Defendant Madigan testifies about ‘no-work’ job allegations
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has completed his first day of testimony at the longtime Chicago Democrat’s ...
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Madigan takes witness stand, denying he traded ‘public office’ for ‘private gain’
On Tuesday, the jury was finally able to fully observe Madigan – including the mannerisms and idiosyncratic speech patterns ...
Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies for second day at corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was back on the witness stand on Wednesday, for a second day of questioning in his ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.
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Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand in his own corruption trial
Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was charged with bribery, racketeering, wire fraud, and ...
Madigan doesn't want prosecutors to ask partner about law firm profits
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan doesn't want prosecutors to ask his long-time law partner about the profits ...
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Jury to hear tape of Madigan saying contractors ‘made out like bandits’
Throughout his five-decade career in politics, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan received hundreds of requests for job recommendations from a wide range of people he encountered.