Tag: Michael Madigan

Former Illinois Speaker Pleads Not Guilty to Federal Racketeering Charges

By Jason Meisner and Ray Long From Chicago Tribune CHICAGO—In his nearly four decades atop Illinois’ political power structure, former House Speaker Michael Madigan was well-known for his aversion to talking on the phone. His arraignment Wednesday on federal corruption charges was no different. Madigan didn’t say a word during the brief telephone hearing, instead…


Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan Resigns Seat Amid Bribery And Corruption Investigation

Chicago Democratic state Rep. Michael Madigan announced on Feb. 18 that he would resign his seat in the Illinois legislature amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption and federal bribery. “It has been my great honor to serve the people of Illinois as speaker of the House and state representative of the 22nd District,” he said in a…