The convictions could affect the bribery trial next year of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and could spark ethics reforms and questions about how politicians are lobbied.
(The Center Square) – One of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's top political operatives told jurors in the Commonwealth Edison bribery trial he was paid through utility contracts with lobbyists for years despite not doing.
(The Center Square) – Prosecutors are expected to continue presenting their case in the ComEd 4 trial on Tuesday. A scheduling conflict on Monday gave jurors had the day off from U.S. District Court Judge Harry Leinenwe.
A legendary precinct captain for then-House Speaker Michael Madigan took the witness stand Tuesday in the “ComEd Four” bribery trial, telling jurors what it was like going door-to-door for the speaker.