Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. [1] He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. [ 2 ]

1 day ago · Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who now represents Illinois’ 13 th district in Congress, testified that she was familiar with recommendations of nominees forwarded by Madigan’s office to Illinois Gov. J ...

The latest: Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up Wednesday afternoon, capping the months-long trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, left, exits with members of his defense team after his and former lobbyist Michael McClain's corruption trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Jan ...

2 days ago · The fate of one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is now in the hands of a jury. The latest: Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up Wednesday afternoon, capping the months-long trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. Why it matters: Madigan's trial is a litmus test for how politics is done in Illinois.

1 day ago · A 117-page indictment against the two men alleges five schemes. In two of them, the feds say Madigan and McClain conspired to have ComEd and AT&T Illinois pay thousands of dollars to Madigan ...

1 day ago · The government has their rebuttal next on co-defendant Michael McClain's defense in former IL Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial on Wednesday. McClain's defense attorney Patrick Cotter gave ...

1 day ago · Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant and longtime confidante Michael McClain, face a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago, charging them with racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud ...

Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.

Dec 9, 2024 · The high-profile racketeering bribery trial of former Democratic Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and his co-defendant, Michael McClain, has been the most highly-anticipated trial in years.