Collins’ argument will be followed by a presentation by attorneys for Madigan’s co-defendant, Michael McClain. And because they have the burden of proof, prosecutors will get the final word ...
In his testimony earlier this month, former House Speaker Michael Madigan cast himself as a champion of the working class, a ...
In wrapping up a marathon, 10-hour closing argument, Assistant U.S. Attorney Diane MacArthur told the jury Madigan and his co-defendant, longtime confidant Michael McClain, “used and abused ...
Michael McClain (left) and former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan leave the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. Anthony Vazquez and Ashlee Rezin/Sun-Times file Share Former Illinois House ...
CHICAGO — Ex-House speaker Michael Madigan, formerly the most powerful man in Illinois politics, “conspired to enhance and ...
Former lobbyist Michael McClain exits after his and former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Jan. 8, 2025. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...
MacArthur said Counts 19-22 against both Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain involve the Chicago Chinatown parcel and land transfer legislation in 2017 and 2018. “Madigan supported the ...
CHICAGO — Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in ...
The prosecutor made her comment as she continued her closing argument and began to wade into allegations involving AT&T and former state Rep. Edward “Eddie” Acevedo.