Ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan awaiting sentence
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Prosecutors want a judge to give Madigan, the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, 12.5 years in prison. His hearing begins at 1 p.m.
As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike Madigan’s net worth from the public record.
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FOX 32 Chicago on MSN‘I don’t exist without him’: Madigan’s wife asks for leniency as ex-speaker faces 20 yearsFormer Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced later this week on federal corruption charges.
Judge denies Michael Madigan’s motion for new trial, setting stage for high-stakes sentencing Friday
A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.
The narratives around Illinois' budget have sharply diverged, with Democrats touting the paydown of debts and credit rating upgrades while Republicans sound the alarm on the growth in spending.