WATCH: Defense attorney says jury stands between Madigan and 'misguided prosecution'
Michael Madigan’s defense team has resumed closing arguments at the former Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial in ...
Madigan's lawyer gives longtime ally McClain a new moniker: 'Mr. Important'
Madigan and McClain are on trial for a racketeering conspiracy. Prosecutors say Madigan led a criminal enterprise for nearly ...
Madigan defense attempts to chip away at bribery allegations as closing arguments continue
An attorney for Michael Madigan on Monday repeatedly denied that the ex-House speaker ever thought utility giant ComEd was ...
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Commentary: Chicago region needs to invest now before climate-related costs soar
Here are five steps to increase resiliency, reduce risks and deliver environmental and economic benefits, writes the CEO of ...
Illinois quick hits: Lightfoot to release findings of investigation into Dolton mayor
Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot is set to release the findings of her investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard.
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan defense resumes closing arguments in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team resumed their final presentation to the jury on Monday. Madigan's team start in Friday afternoon, following a 12-hour closing argument ...
Daywatch: ICE begins long-promised immigration blitz in Chicago
The five-bedroom, 3,283-square-foot bungalow in Oak Park that onetime Chicago Outfit chief Sam Giancana owned — and the home in whose basement Giancana was slain in a 1975 crime that never has been ...
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Madigan attorney urges acquittal, accusing feds of ‘shoving misshapen puzzle pieces together’
After watching prosecutors spend more than 10 hours over three days dissecting every element of the racketeering and bribery ...