Regardless of verdict, could Madigan trial be make-or-break moment for Illinois?
The outcome of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial will be watched closely well beyond Chicago’s federal courthouse, with the verdict representing a potential ...
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Closing arguments start this week in Madigan trial
CHICAGO – Closing arguments are set for Wednesday as attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested their ...
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Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
When state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the House this month, he called on his ...