When seven counties in Illinois voted in November to explore secession from their state and separate from the influence of ...

Madigan faces a 23-count indictment in federal court, charging him with racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and ...

The jury has completed its first full day of deliberations at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

MSNBC anchor Alex Witt corrected correspondent Priya Sridhar during her on-air report on the DEA arresting members of illegal ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team wrapped up their final presentation to the jury on Monday.

The jury now has the case in the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago. Judge ...

The jury is set to resume deliberations Monday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago. Jurors deliberated for less than ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, ...

In many ways, Welch’s political career has been defined by his handling of critical moments. That was especially true in ...

The fate of one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is now in the hands of a jury. The latest: Closing ...

Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise designed to enrich the former speaker and his associates and increase his ...

Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.