Corruption trial of ex-Illinois House speaker heads to jury selection
One of the most high-profile cases in recent state history, Mike Madigan's trial is expected to last over a month at least.
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Mike Madigan trial live updates: Process to select jury for former speaker corruption trial begins
The process to select a jury for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial starts Tuesday.
What will Mike Madigan’s federal corruption trial entail? Hear from the experts.
WBEZ’s Dave McKinney talks to a political consultant and lawyer about the upcoming corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Mike Madigan among cast of powerful characters ensnared in corruption cases playing out in Chicago
Most of them were convicted, some went to prison. But all were caught up in the FBI's decade-long pursuit of Illinois' former House speaker. Here's a look at the individuals and businesses caught in the crossfire ahead of Madigan's trial.
Jury selection begins this week in corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
CHICAGO -- Jury selection will begin this week in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose half-century career and status as Illinois' most powerful politician ended nearly four years ago as the feds circled ever-closer to his inner circle.
Mike Madigan, once state's most influential powerbroker, faces corruption trial
Madigan allegedly called Solis in September 2017 and told him to have the developers “talk to a man named Mike McClain.” The men also enlisted the help of Nancy Kimme,a lobbyist who once ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's corruption trial gets underway
The federal trial of Michael Madigan could put the powerful former House speaker behind bars for allegedly orchestrating bribes and political favors for him and his cronies. Zoom in: Madigan is charged with 23 counts ranging from racketeering conspiracy to a host of other crimes.
The case against Mike Madigan, laid out in explosive court documents
The former Illinois house speaker is charged with a racketeering conspiracy and other crimes spanning five alleged schemes.
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Mike Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
Madigan allegedly called Solis in September 2017 and told him to have the developers “talk to a man named Mike McClain.” The men also enlisted the help of Nancy Kimme, a lobbyist who once ...
Breaking down the charges in the Michael Madigan indictment
The United States v. Michael Madigan and Michael McClain is one of the biggest public corruption cases ever brought in ...