A lawyer for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime confidant told a federal jury Tuesday that the allegations of ...

The opening statements kick off the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most ...

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

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, ...

Michael Madigan’s record-breaking stretch at the pinnacle of Illinois politics didn’t happen by accident. A legendary ...

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

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

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

CHICAGO -- Opening statements continue Tuesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. Tuesday ...

The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will continue Tuesday, with attorneys for Madigan's ...