Michael Madigan

Feds claim AT&T won big in Springfield only after hiring ex-Illinois House speaker’s political ally

Former speaker, allies seek to leverage new, narrowed interpretation of federal bribery law

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that a key statute at play in Michael Madigan’s case criminalizes bribery among state and local officials, but not after-the-fact rewards known as “gratuities.”

At court hearing, former Democratic powerhouse makes first appearance in court.

Madigan, the longtime Illinois House Speaker, is charged with bribery and conspiracy. A lawmaker wants to ban his portrait from the House.

Tim Mapes was charged with lying to a grand jury investigating Madigan and his inner circle.

Deliberations begin in obstruction of justice and perjury trial of Tim Mapes.

The jury was shown evidence that Mapes’ communications with Mike McClain contradicted previous testimony.

The “Magic Lobbyist List” included former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s preferred lobbyists. They still represent some big clients.

A federal jury on Tuesday convicted three ex-lobbyists and the former CEO of electric utility Commonwealth Edison for their involvement in an alleged bribery scheme aimed at longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.