Tag: John Blakey

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan reported to federal prison Monday to begin serving his 7.5 year sentence for corruption.

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan won't avoid prison while his appeal plays out, a federal court ruled Friday.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction on corruption charges.

Federal prosecutors will retry state Sen. Emil Jones III after his April trial on charges of bribery and lying to ...

Federal prosecutors are recommending a 12.5-year sentence and a $1.5 million fine for convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Jurors are one day closer to deliberating in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial as closing arguments are ...

A federal jury heard about members of Gov. JB Pritzker’s campaign referring to then-House Speaker Mike Madigan as “Sphinx,” while ...

Danny Solis’ testimony in Madigan’s trial details his role as an FBI informant, wiretapping calls, and his deferred prosecution deal ...

Defense attorneys in the Madigan trial questioned star witness Fidel Marquez’s motives and past legal issues to challenge his credibility.

Defense attorneys in the Madigan trial cross-examined ComEd’s former exec, questioning job placements for allies and the company’s lobbying efforts.