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State Week: Madigan takes the stand
In a surprise move, the former Illinois House Speaker decided to testify in his own defense in his corruption trial.
Illinois General Assembly approves rules Republicans say are unfair
The rules for the 104th Illinois General Assembly are now in place despite House Republicans urging for changes to make ...
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Meisel: Jurors to hear tape of Madigan saying ComEd contractors ‘made out like bandits’
SummaryJudge had previously barred the evidence until former speaker chose to take stand By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois [email protected] CHICAGO – Throughout his five-decade ...
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 ...
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Cracks appear between Mike Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain in federal corruption trial
Mike Madigan and Mike McClain have known each other since they both were state representatives in the 1970s, but their ...
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 ...
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 ...
Jury to return for Madigan corruption trial and continued Illinois appeals court judge testimony
Jurors are scheduled to return from an 18-day holiday break on Monday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House ...