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State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation
With two members of the ComEd Four scheduled to be sentenced next week, Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on the need ...
Ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker sentenced to 1 1/2 years in prison for scheme to bribe ex-Speaker Michael Madigan
Federal judge tells longtime insider it was “imperative to wipe away the notion” that his actions were merely lobbying a ...
One sentenced, three await in ComEd case connected to former IL speaker
As sentencing proceeds for four people convicted in the ComEd Four trial, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan plans ...
While co-defendant is sent in, Madigan asks to stay out
On the same day one of his co-defendants was sentenced to prison, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a federal judge to permit him to remain free until his case has been reviewed by a ...
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Chicago’s Top Lawyer on Ethics Reform, the Cost of Police Misconduct Lawsuits
After the convictions of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former Ald. Ed Burke, Chicago politics are falling under renewed scrutiny by those pushing for reform.
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Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant McClain
Federal prosecutors have recommended nearly six years in prison for ex-lobbyist Mike McClain over his role in the ComEd ...