The one-time powerful Illinois House speaker and a longtime confidant are charged with racketeering, bribery, conspiracy, and ...

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his perch at the very top of state politics to betray the public trust, ...

Prosecutors delivered sharp opening statements on Monday, painting the long-time political leader as deeply corrupt.

His stunning fall and protracted jury selection process likely foreshadows a lengthy trial on corruption charges.

Ex-House Speaker Madigan's trial on racketeering and bribery starts with opening statements and witness testimony in Illinois ...

The attorney for Michael Madigan’s co-defendant, Mike McClain, revealed on Tuesday how lobbyists curry favor with politicians ...

The government is calling its first witnesses in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on ...

Opening Statements could come as soon as Monday, in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Federal prosecutors say three former state lawmakers will be the first witnesses called to the stand in the corruption trial ...

Throughout the hours of opening statements, Madigan sat at the head of his defense table in the wood-paneled courtroom ...