Illinois' famously reclusive Michael J. Madigan takes the stand in his own defense
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies. Michael McClain, his longtime friend and ally, is also on trial and accused of acting as Madigan’s agent.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan plans to testify in his own defense at landmark corruption trial
In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning to take the stand in his own public corruption trial, his lawyers said in court Tuesday. After a morning break, Madigan’s lead attorney,
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
In a turn of events, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial.
Ex-chief counsel to Madigan testifies former Illinois House speaker had conflict-of-interest protocols
After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new prong of their defense: that the speaker had long-established protocols to prevent conflicts of interest between his government work and his private law practice.
Madigan takes the stand in high-profile corruption case after years of silence
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan decided to testify in his own defense at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago.
Illinois moves to high levels of respiratory illnesses amid uptick across the country
Illinois is now experiencing high levels of respiratory illness, up from moderate levels the previous week, the state health ...
74-year-old mayor hospitalized when passing motorist attacks him, Illinois cops say
Bengi McGee, the mayor of Energy in southern Illinois, was surveying damage from the area’s winter storm Jan. 6 when a ...
Analysis: Several Illinois cities near top for highest real estate taxes
A new analysis shows that Illinois homeowners continue to deal with crippling property taxes. The personal finance website ...
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois lawmakers in final days of lame-duck session
After receiving the Gagliardi Trophy on Friday for the second time, Lehnen threw four touchdown passes and ran for a TD as ...
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Illinois officer kills suspect after being dragged during traffic stop
An investigation has been launched after a 22-year-old suspect, who was wanted on an active warrant, was killed by a police ...
Jakucionis makes tiebreaking basket as No. 22 Illinois edges Washington 81-77
Kasparas Jakucionis made a tiebreaking layup with 32 seconds left, and No. 22 Illinois survived a furious comeback bid by ...
Illinois State Police respond to over 200 accidents in Central IL
A winter storm swept across much of Central Illinois on Sunday, with some areas even seeing over 8” of snow. Illinois State ...
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Bob Asmussen | After a banner season, good times continue for Illinois football
Right now, 235 days before the Illinois season opener against Western Illinois, Bret Bielema’s team has many of the pieces it ...
How to Watch SIU-Edwardsville vs. Eastern Illinois | Live Stream, TV Channel for January 7
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Superintendent’s View: How My Illinois District Attracts, Retains Gen Z Teachers
Through outreach, a grow-your-own program, career growth & financial support, the Bellwood district is growing the next ...
Video shows semi-trucks scattered on snowy Illinois highway, blocking both directions
A multi-vehicle crash left several semi-trucks scattered across a snow-coated Illinois highway Sunday afternoon.