John Hooker is the first of four former ComEd officials set to be sentenced in the coming weeks. Prosecutors say he, like ...

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

The sentence, which also includes three years’ probation after his prison term and a $2.5 million fine, follows a jury’s split verdict in February.

Madigan's lawyers will likely point to his wife's health troubles as they argue for a lower sentence for the former Illinois ...

Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is reportedly due in prison on Oct. 13NEED TO KNOWMichael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and fined $2.5 ...

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison and fined $2.5 million for trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

A federal jury convicted Michael Madigan on Feb. 12, 2025, of multiple federal charges including bribery conspiracy. Here’s how the investigation unfolded.

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan will learn his fate Friday during a sentencing hearing following his February conviction on corruption charges.

Former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives Michael Madigan was sentenced to 7 and a half years in prison Friday, as well as a $2.5 million fine. He was convicted earlier this year on ...

the jury's final verdict was mixed, deadlocking on several counts - including the marquee racketeering conspiracy charge - and acquitting Madigan on numerous others. Jurors also deadlocked on all six ...