In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally In bribery trial, AT&T lobbyists detail contentious meeting with Madigan ally Friday, September 13, 2024 A federal jury in Chicago heard from two former lobbyists for AT&T Illinois in the bribery trial of the telecom giant’s former boss on Friday.
On witness stand, former AT&T lobbyist describes how Madigan ally got $22,500 contract On witness stand, former AT&T lobbyist describes how Madigan ally got $22,500 contract Friday, September 13, 2024 Trial continues in case of ex-AT&T Illinois president accused of bribing former speaker
Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss Calculated bribe or ‘kiss up’ to Madigan? Corruption trial kicks off for former AT&T boss Thursday, September 12, 2024 A Chicago jury on Wednesday heard opening statements in the federal corruption trial of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who’s accused of bribing powerful Illinois House... Read more
Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan Jury selection begins in trial of former AT&T Illinois boss accused of bribing Madigan Tuesday, September 10, 2024 Former speaker’s own racketeering trial set for next month Read more
Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Former GOP state lawmaker, candidate for governor sentenced to 42 months in prison Tuesday, July 9, 2024 Sam McCann abruptly ended February trial in guilty plea for stealing campaign funds Read more
With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation With feds citing ‘extensive cooperation,’ judge gives ex-Sen. Terry Link 3 years’ probation Wednesday, March 6, 2024 Lake County Democrat wore wire in helping convict a former state rep. of bribery Read more
Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds Feds accuse ex-lawmaker of ‘greed, fraud and arrogance’ in misusing campaign funds Tuesday, February 13, 2024 After week of delays, former GOP State Sen. Sam McCann’s trial finally underway Read more
McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself McCann trial delayed another day as he cancels plan to represent himself Monday, February 12, 2024 Former GOP lawmaker accused of corruption will cede defense to his court-appointed standby attorney Read more