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Closing arguments begin Wednesday in federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan
The federal corruption trial of former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan resumes Wednesday, with closing arguments in the ...
Illinois pols talk ethics as Madigan corruption trial nears end
Some Illinois lawmakers are expressing hope that the General Assembly will get serious about ethics reform in 2025. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, is the latest in a long ...
Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial
Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain pleaded not guilty to 23 ...
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Closing arguments start this week in Madigan trial
CHICAGO – Closing arguments are set for Wednesday as attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested their ...
Judge to confer with attorneys ahead of closing arguments at Madigan trial
Jurors are expected to receive a long list of instructions from the judge at former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s ...
Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond Chicago’s ...
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Ex-Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial
CHICAGO — In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial Tuesday. “Your honor, the defense calls Mike Madigan ...
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MILLER: Madigan’s dealing with Solis could be the fed’s trump card
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime law firm partner Vincent “Bud” Getzendanner testified in Madigan’s ...
Madigan trial shows he brought his troubles on himself
Many think Madigan understood where the legal lines were and never crossed them. But the prosecution has shown jurors ...
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Jury hears last evidence in Madigan trial as defense rests case
CHICAGO – Attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested their case Thursday, marking the beginning of ...
Former speaker rests his case against fed claims he was a racketeer running criminal 'Madigan Enterprise'
The former Illinois House speaker's legal team will get one more chance to make its pitch when closing arguments get underway ...
Daywatch: Evidence phase of Madigan’s corruption trial is complete
After nearly three months, more than 60 witnesses and a surprising turn on the stand from the defendant himself, the evidence phase of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has drawn ...