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Monday, October 21, 2024
Jurors Chosen for Madigan Corruption Trial

The jury has finally been chosen for former Speaker Mike Madigan’s corruption trial and opening statements are expected today. Michael Madigan’s 12 jurors are chosen and openings are on the…


Wednesday, October 9, 2024
Illinois’ Culture of Corruption Must End

The laws on the books are clearly not enough to end the culture of corruption that has plagued Illinois for decades. Yet, the Majority Party refuses to make the sweeping…


Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Federal Jury to Hear Closing Arguments in La Schiazza Case

A federal jury will hear closing arguments today in the La Schiazza case. Jury to hear closing arguments in trial of ex-AT&T boss accused of bribing former speaker Michael Madigan…


Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Madigan Trial Update

Federal prosecutors rejected the notion that charges against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan should be tossed because of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling. Feds swat argument that…


Wednesday, June 26, 2024
Supreme Court Overturns Bribery Conviction

The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the bribery conviction of a former Indiana mayor. This decision is expected to impact former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial set for…


Wednesday, June 12, 2024
Former Madigan Chief of Staff Begins Prison Sentence

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime chief of staff, Tim Mapes, has begun his prison sentence. Tim Mapes, ex-chief of staff for former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, reports…