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Michael Madigan is done testifying in his corruption trial and other top stories | First Listen

Flanked by attorneys, Illinois’ former House Speaker Michael Madigan walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024.  More than a year later, he finished taking the witness stand in his corruption trial.
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Flanked by attorneys, Illinois’ former House Speaker Michael Madigan walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024. More than a year later, he finished taking the witness stand in his corruption trial.
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  • Sangamon County taking applications to fill the county board seat left vacant by the late Clyde Bunch and Springfield City Council is seeking applications for those interested in becoming Ward 1 alderman
  • A Cook County judge is in trouble for allegedly sharing a racist meme
  • A former official with a Bloomington high school basketball tournament is under suspicion of stealing from the nonprofit organization that runs the event
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