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Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial

Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his political power.

Closing Arguments Heard in Historic Corruption Trial of Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan

Prosecutors deliver closing arguments in Michael Madigan's corruption trial, accusing him of leading a criminal enterprise.

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Defense rests case in trial of former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan

The defense rested its case in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's bribery and corruption trial on Thursday.

Republican picked to chair Illinois House veterans committee ‘overwhelmed with emotions’

Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, earlier this ...

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Prosecutor: ‘Power and profit,’ ex-speaker ‘abused his public office’

Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.

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Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch expects Chicago to be on Trump's 'dart board'

Thank God we live in Illinois because, we’re already Trump-proof,” Welch told the Sun-Times. “We did a lot of the hard work ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Madigan cross-examined by prosecutors as corruption trial continues

CHICAGO (CBS) — Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is facing cross-examination Monday in his own political ...

Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term

In many ways, Welch’s political career has been defined by his handling of critical moments. That was especially true in ...

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