Madigan was questioned by his defense attorneys over two days last week, denying the corruption charges against him and ...

Former House Speaker Michael Madigan is expected to face a tough cross-examination by prosecutors in his federal corruption ...

In the world of Illinois politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the statehouse could count on his word. The secretive Southwest Side Democrat didn’t ...

Co-defendant Mike McClain again filed a motion to have his case severed from former Illinois House Speaker Madigan's Tuesday.

Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...

CHICAGO — Former Speaker of the Illinois House Michael Madigan faced his toughest test since deciding to take the stand in ...

It is up to the jury eventually to decide if Madigan’s testimony helped or hurt his case. Sabrina Franza reports.

Michael Madigan got a preview of what’s to come when Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu asked Judge John Blakey how ...

When Michael Madigan chose to take the stand in his own defense last week, his decision stunned most legal and political ...

The defense theme is likely to resume Tuesday, when Michael Madigan’s lawyers are expected to call his law partner Bud ...

Good morning, Chicago. Former House Speaker Michael Madigan contended last week that as a blue-collar leader with a strong work ethic, he was angry and upset when he found out close associates he’d ...

The former speaker is arguably one of the most notable former politicians to testify in their own defense since former ...