Michael Madigan, quid pro quo and House Speaker

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 then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a West Loop condo tower understood “the quid pro quo” of hiring Madigan’s law firm.
Showdown between ex-speaker Madigan and prosecutors set for Monday at corruption trial
Madigan surprised many observers when he reported to the witness stand last Tuesday in his own defense. The former speaker and his longtime associate, codefendant Michael McClain, are charged with 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct in connection with a scheme government attorneys called “The Madigan Enterprise.”
Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies about "quid pro quo" call from former Ald. Danny Solis
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan plans to testify in his own defense at landmark corruption trial
House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning to take the stand in his own public corruption trial, his lawyers said in court Tuesday. After a morning break, Madigan’s lead attorney, Dan Collins, told the judge that Madigan would be the next witness.
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 other crimes.
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan set to take witness stand in his corruption trial
CHICAGO — Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial — an unexpected revelation that will likely stretch the already lengthy trial into late January.
Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols
Attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan unveiled a key point in their defense case Monday morning, saying they intend to show proof that Madigan’s offices had long-established protocols intended to prevent conflicts of interest between his government work and his private law practice.
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 federal corruption trial.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan is walking a tightrope by testifying. Will the gamble pay off?
Four years after resigning his seat in the legislature amid a burgeoning federal corruption investigation, Madigan is banking ...
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 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 ...
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 ...
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Week in Review: Madigan Takes the Stand; Johnson Floats a Congestion Tax
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his own defense. And a battle over hemp regulation has the mayor and governor on opposing sides.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former Illinois House speaker takes stand in own defense
For the first time in nearly three weeks, the jury in Michael Madigan's corruption trial is back in court after an extended holiday break. The jury Monday got to hear prosecutors cross-examine the ...
Mike Madigan tells of father's alcoholism, Lisa’s pain from her biological father — and a 'toxic’ political relationship
Tuesday, jurors in the former Illinois House speaker’s federal bribery trial heard intensely personal revelations from a ...