Pritzker after Madigan indictment: 'corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end'
"An indictment of this magnitude is a condemnation of a system infected with promises of pay-to-play. The era of corruption and self-dealing among Illinois politicians must end," Gov. Pritzker said Thursday.
Pritzker: Madigan will be held to the fullest extent of the law
Governor JB Pritzker is responding to the federal indictment of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan.
What to make of the sweeping federal indictment against Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan
Ross Rice, former FBI agent and security consultant, shares his thoughts on the federal charges levied against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
‘Like the Berlin Wall falling!’ Some West Lawn residents toast neighbor Michael Madigan’s indictment
Michael Madigan has been a fixture of Chicago’s Southwest Side for decades, but some of his neighbors believe his indictment Wednesday on federal corruption charges was a “long time coming.”
'Madigan Enterprise': 106-page indictment describes Madigan's decade-long criminal conspiracy
Once known as the most powerful politician in the Illinois State Capitol, former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was indicted on 22 counts Wednesday.
'Darkest Day in Illinois history': Former House Speaker Mike Madigan indicted
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his position to solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.
Mike Madigan indicted for racketeering conspiracy and bribery
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his position to solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.
Michael Madigan indictment: Former House Speaker faces racketeering, bribery charges
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted by a federal grand jury Wednesday on racketeering and bribery charges for allegedly using his position to solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan indicted in political corruption probe: sources
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted on criminal charges as part of an ongoing federal political corruption investigation, sources said.
Attorneys who filed class action lawsuit against ComEd say customers deserve more than $21M
Attorneys who filed a class action lawsuit against ComEd say what the utility wants to pay to settle its illegal conduct is laughable.
Madigan's former chief of staff Tim Mapes pleads not guilty to perjury
The longtime chief of staff to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan pleaded not guilty Friday to lying under oath to a federal grand jury that was investigating a bribery scheme involving electric utility Commonwealth Edison.
Longtime aide to Madigan indicted in ComEd bribery case
Former Madigan chief of staff Timothy Mapes is accused of attempting to obstruct justice. Prosecutors say he lied under oath to the federal grand jury investigating the ComEd bribery case.
Court rules in Mike Madigan's favor in dirty tricks allegation
The U.S. Court of Appeals ruled Monday in a case involving former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan that it doesn’t have the authority to penalize a politician for unethical actions voters tolerate.
Congresswoman Robin Kelly elected Chair of Democratic Party of Illinois
Congresswoman Robin Kelly has been elected Chair of the Democratic Party of Illinois.
Former Illinois Rep. Kodatt, who resigned after less than 3 days in office, declines full month's salary
Kodatt informed the Comptroller’s office by email Friday that, “In the spirit of good governance and in the best interest of the people of the state of Illinois I decline the one month salary to which I am entitled by law.”
Madigan’s replacement chosen -- for 2nd time in 4 days
A successor to state Rep. Michael Madigan was chosen Thursday for the second time in four days.
Mike Madigan successor resigns after less than 3 days in office
The hand-picked successor to former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s seat abruptly resigned Wednesday, under pressure from his sponsors who accused him of unspecified "questionable conduct."
After resignation of Madigan, who will lead Illinois' Democratic Party?
At least three women are vying to lead Illinois’ Democratic Party, after the resignation of longtime chairman Mike Madigan.
Mike Madigan steps down from role as chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Thom Serafin from Serafin & Associates talks about former state House Speaker Michael Madigan resigning from his post as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party.
Madigan resigns as Chairman of Illinois Democratic Party
Michael Madigan, the Chicago Democrat who for decades led the Illinois House of Representatives before recently resigning the Legislature amid an ongoing federal probe that implicated him in a long-running bribery scheme, quit Monday as state party chairman.