Illinois General Assembly approves rules Republicans say are unfair
The rules for the 104th Illinois General Assembly are now in place despite House Republicans urging for changes to make things more fair for the minority party. The new 104th General Assembly elected ...
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Federal prosecutors rest their case against Illinois’ once-powerful speaker, Michael Madigan
Federal prosecutors rested their case Wednesday against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the once-powerful Southwest Side Democrat whose reign in Springfield shattered ...
Madigan finally addresses his aversion to cellphones, email: 'I wanted to end my day'
Michael Madigan's aversion to technology — and his daily habit of eating an apple — are just a few pieces of lore amassed ...
‘He should have worked.’ Defendant Madigan testifies about ‘no-work’ job allegations
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has completed his first day of testimony at the longtime Chicago Democrat’s ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former Illinois House speaker takes stand in own defense
For the first time in nearly three weeks, the jury in Michael Madigan's corruption trial is back in court after an extended holiday break. The jury Monday got to hear prosecutors cross-examine the ...
Michael Madigan says his friendship with codefendant Mike McClain survived 'until recently'
The brief remark offered the greatest public glimpse into the relationship between the two men, aside from their body ...