Former Illinois Democrat Powerbroker Michael Madigan Found Guilty in Corruption Trial
Former top Illinois Democrat Michael Madigan has been found guilty on ten counts in a federal corruption trial Wednesday.

Former top Illinois Democrat Michael Madigan has been found guilty on ten counts in a federal corruption trial Wednesday.

AT&T Illinois will pay a $23 million fine for attempting to illegally influence former state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D), who has been accused of participating in bribery schemes.

Michael Madigan (D), the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives who held unchallenged power in the state for decades, was indicted Wednesday on federal racketeering charges, alleging that he participated in several bribery schemes.

Each month, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s stock seems to sink lower despite the millions he is spreading around to state Democrats.
