The earth didn’t shake this week when former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted on corruption charges. But it could have. Perhaps it should have.

Most folks just figured that Mike Madigan had avoided the long arm of federal law by being extra-careful. And he may have been. But the arrogance of immense power apparently overrode his sense of self ...

Civic Federation Says Illinois Should Extend Sales Tax to Services to Help Bridge $3B Budget Deficit - “Illinois should extend its sales ...

We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to ...

The Velvet Hammer.” “Sphinx.” “King of Illinois.” “The Wizard of Oz.” “The Real Governor of Illinois.” “Himself.” ...

The General Assembly Retirement System of Illinois sent the former Illinois Speaker of the House notice by mail, according to ...

The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by ...

The convictions of Michael Madigan and Ed Burke, two of the most powerful figures in Illinois politics, are not just scandals ...

Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan's corruption conviction, with calls for reform and accountability, and the focus shifting ...

The outcome in the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan was a decidedly mixed bag — a sobering reflection of the ...

Madigan found guilty of bribery conspiracy in corruption case; jury deadlocks on charges involving co-defendant McClain.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, a leader in Illinois politics for more than 50 years, walked out of federal ...