Some of those supporting Madigan includes the White Sox owner, Father Michael Pfleger and former Gov. Edgar Jones.

The other shoe is about to drop on former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan as his sentencing date looms.

CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors are asking for a lengthy 12 ½-year prison sentence for former House Speaker Michael Madigan, ...

Once an agent investigating Mexican drug cartels, new Chicago FBI head Douglas DePodesta is focused on fentanyl ...

The 83-year-old longtime politician was convicted in February of conspiring to accept bribes from ComEd over the course of a decade.

Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet and effective way of whacking opponents, he faces a June 13 sentencing hearing before U.S. Judge John Blakey for his February conviction on corruption ...

Prosecutors have recommended a 12.5-year prison sentence for ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan for corruption.

A gentleman.” “A rule follower.” “Mr. Integrity.” As the feds seek a prison sentence for the former house speaker, supporters ...

Court documents Friday showed the government has recommended former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan be sentenced to 12.5 ...

Federal prosecutors are seeking a steep 12 ½-year prison term and $1.5 million fine for former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...