Michael Madigan, Illinois House

Michael Madigan co-defendant tries again to have case severed from former Illinois House speaker
Co-defendant Mike McClain again filed a motion to have his case severed from former Illinois House Speaker Madigan's Tuesday.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wraps testimony in own his defense
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stepped down from the witness stand Tuesday after days of testifying in his own defense in his corruption trial. It remained unclear Tuesday evening whether Madigan's decision to testify was a Hail Mary pass,
‘That’s you laughing, sir, isn’t it?’: Prosecutor launches into Madigan as cross-examination begins
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for jobs with utility giant Commonwealth Edison had actually done little or nothing for the money.
Meet the prosecutor challenging Michael Madigan on the witness stand
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu is one member of a larger team of prosecutors who summoned 50 witnesses in a bid to prove Madigan guilty. Still, the one-on-one exchange between the two men could prove to be one of the most pivotal moments of the trial.
Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan cross-examined by prosecutors as corruption trial continues
CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is facing cross-examination Monday in his own political corruption trial. He decided to take the stand last week to testify in his own defense. Madigan has been on trial for months, facing racketeering conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges.
Daywatch: Prosecutor launches into Michael Madigan
Good morning, Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d recommended for jobs with utility giant Commonwealth Edison had actually done little or nothing for the money.
Prosecutors keep trying to chip away at Mike Madigan's credibility at trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been on trial for months in one of the largest political corruption cases in Illinois state history, and on Tuesday, he finished testifying in his own defense.
Michael Madigan questioned by prosecutors, trial recap
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan faces charges of racketeering, bribery, wire fraud and extortion based on allegations that he sold access to his public office to enrich himself and his friends.
Former chief counsel for Madigan’s office testifies as closer for ex-speaker’s defense team
The former top legal counsel to House Speaker Michael Madigan testified at Madigan’s corruption trial Wednesday that key ...
Madigan ends testimony after sharing one of his regrets: ‘That I had any time spent with Danny Solis’
Jurors appear on track to hear the last of the evidence in Madigan's trial by Thursday, following about three months of ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: McClain again files motion to sever case in fed corruption trial
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan continues. Madigan had been indicted on federal ...
‘So you elected to put a knife into his back?’: Madigan grilled over comments about Cullerton
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan was grilled at his corruption trial on Tuesday about a comment on federal wiretaps, ...
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Madigan leaves witness stand expressing regret for 'any time spent with Danny Solis'
After Michael Madigan spent several hours facing blistering cross-examination in his federal corruption trial, the former ...
Madigan's longtime business partner testifies in corruption trial
Michael Madigan, during his second day of cross-examination, was grilled about his law firm's earnings, his influence in ...
Kathleen Madigan Stares Down the Abyss of Indulgence
Kathleen Madigan has received every accolade the comedy industry can bestow, but more impressive than any Just for Laughs ...
Feds’ cross-exam of Madigan on Solis, McClain, no-show jobs marked by challenges — and chuckles
The highly anticipated confrontation between Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu and former House Speaker Mike Madigan ...