The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

Imprisoned former Ald. Edward M. Burke's Burnham Committee gave the money to a fund for Justice Joy V. Cunningham days after ...

Speaker Mike Madigan guilty on 10 counts, including of bribery.

Michael J. Madigan, a formidable force in the state’s politics for decades, faced federal charges of racketeering, bribery ...

Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a fixture in Illinois politics for more than 50 years, left the Everett M.

Gov. JB Pritzker would do well to follow up his call for ethics reform after the conviction with some concerted action, ...

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Federal prosecutors have made it clear they are listening to phone calls. But have the threats of federal investigations and ...

Michael Madigan is the latest Illinois politician convicted for abusing the power of their office, and he's now part of the culture of corruption that has been swirling since the 1980s.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of corruption charges. Experts suggest the case could lead to new ethics reforms in Illinois. CHICAGO - Former Illinois House Speaker ...