Mike Madigan trial live updates: Defense begins closing arguments in federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are expected to begin Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Court is expected to resume at 9 a.m. Former federal prosecutor ...
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan defense begins closing arguments in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, ...
Madigan's attorney makes his case to the jury: 'The government sees the myth. They do not see the man.”
It's the final presentation from Madigan’s attorneys before jurors begin to deliberate the sweeping racketeering conspiracy ...
Afternoon Briefing: Defense in Madigan trial tells jurors of ‘Mike’s’ innocence
Attorneys for Michael Madigan opened their final bid to persuade jurors of his innocence by hearkening back to a memorable ...
Daywatch: Johnson’s pledge against Trump’s threats
Good morning, Chicago. Promising a “fight” to protect all Chicagoans, Mayor Brandon Johnson said yesterday he has not reached ...
Closing arguments begin in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial
Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise ...
Afternoon Briefing: Tariffs could test Canada-Illinois relationship
A majority of the City Council signed a letter to Mayor Brandon Johnson today condemning a puppet display at the Chicago ...
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Budget constraints, caucus tensions face House Speaker Welch in his third term
When state Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch was sworn in for another term as speaker of the House this month, he called on his ...