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After 50 years as a state representative, Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan is resigning from the Illinois House of Representatives immediately.
Madigan served as speaker for over 30 years the longest run of any legislative leader in American history. A controversial politician, Madigan got his start in Chicago politics at a young age. Republicans blamed him for the state’s problems in campaigns, especially in the last decade that saw Madigan oversee two large income tax increases on Illinois taxpayers.
A master at politics, Madigan became wrapped up in multiple scandals in recent years. Close associates were accused of sexual harassment. Last year, he was implicated in a corruption scandal at Commonwealth Edison, which lead to many Democrats dropping their support for his leadership.