The conviction and sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should give pause to those in positions of ...

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 ...

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the ...

A federal jury convicted Michael Madigan on Feb. 12, 2025, of multiple federal charges including bribery conspiracy. Here’s ...

Although former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was expected to pay a $2. 5 million fine quickly, his time in prison ...

Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was sentenced to ...

Crain’s reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss the former Illinois House speaker's seven and a half-year sentence ...

Madigan, 83, who for years was widely hailed as the most powerful politician in the state, was convicted on bribery ...