Lawyers argued that the Supreme Court’s decision in the Indiana case could come down “right at the end” of Madigan’s trial, “rendering any result … moot.”
(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a judge Tuesday to delay his corruption trial. Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain asked U.S. District Court Judge John Robert Blakey to sta.
Calculating the true cost of corruption on Illinois residents is a complicated task wrapped in contradiction. A WBEZ analysis shows people may be more cynical, government more expensive, but voter interest in state elections only increased.
Illinois 8th Congressional candidate Mark Rice recently posted a photo of a bumper sticker reading "Crook County," expressing frustration with the alleged corruption in state politics. Rice suggested that the sticker symbolizes a populace tired of dishonesty and misconduct from elected officials.