Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan wraps testimony in own his defense
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan stepped down from the witness stand Tuesday after days of testifying in his own defense in his corruption trial. It remained unclear Tuesday evening whether Madigan's decision to testify was a Hail Mary pass,
Illinois counties should secede and join Indiana, its House speaker says
A bill introduced in the Indiana legislature by its Republican House speaker would create a commission to embrace 33 Illinois counties that have voted for a symbolic measure to leave Illinois and create a new state.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finishes cross-examination at corruption trial
It is up to the jury eventually to decide if Madigan’s testimony helped or hurt his case. Sabrina Franza reports.
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan faces 2nd day of cross-examination in corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is facing a second day of cross-examination from prosecutors Tuesday, after taking the stand in his own defense last week.
Federal prosecutors begin cross-examination of ex-Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan
Late in the day, the prosecution of Madigan's corruption trial highlighted an apparent contradiction in Madigan's direct testimony.
Former chief counsel for Madigan’s office testifies as closer for ex-speaker’s defense team
The former top legal counsel to House Speaker Michael Madigan testified at Madigan’s corruption trial Wednesday that key legislation being pushed by ComEd and AT&T came amid a
Madigan's defense team works to distance ex-Speaker from government's star witness
Another grueling day on the stand for Michael Madigan, as the former Speaker of the Illinois House withstood close to six hours of cross-examination. WGN's Julian Crews reports.
Illinois House speaker to Mayor Brandon Johnson: Get ready to hear ‘no’ a lot in Springfield
Mayor Brandon Johnson’s continued insistence on looking to Springfield as a magical pot of gold for additional city revenue ...
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Ex-speaker finishes testimony after tough prosecutor questioning
Cheronis, who's defended alleged racketeers and international spies to movie moguls accused of sexual assault and a witness ...
House GOP reveals Illinois secession, school deregulation priorities
The caucus is prioritizing outreach to unhappy Illinois counties, alongside the budget, schools, health care, energy, justice ...
Ex-speaker discusses ‘bandits’ comment, ‘knife into Cullerton’
Assistant U.S. Attorney Amar Bhachu has completed the government’s cross-examination of Michael Madigan at the former Illinois House speaker’s bribery and racketeering trial in Chicago. Madigan ...
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.
Ex-speaker faces prosecutor Bhachu at corruption trial
Prosecutors are taking aim at Michael Madigan’s previous statements at the former Illinois House speaker’s bribery and ...
Should Illinois counties be able to secede and join Indiana? Indiana speaker says yes
A bill filed by Indiana House Speaker Todd Huston would create a commission to "embrace neighboring counties that want to ...
Lawmakers announce intent to redraw boundary between Indiana, Illinois
The Indiana House Republican Caucus announced its intent on Tuesday to redraw state lines and welcome dozens of Illinois ...