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

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

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.

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the ...

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

Auggie Wilk (in white), who was voted pope by his classmates in a mock conclave, sits with his classmates dressed as ...

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

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

Federal prosecutors are seeking nearly five years in prison for John Hooker, a ComEd lobbyist convicted in the Madigan-linked bribery case.

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 72°F.

Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison in his corruption case, capping a stunning fall for the once powerful politician. The sentence of 90 months was ...