Michael Joseph Madigan (born April 19, 1942) is an American politician who is the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. [1] He was the longest-serving leader of any state or federal legislative body in the history of the United States, having held the position for all but two years from 1983 to 2021. [ 2 ]

14 hours ago · The jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal corruption trial went home without a verdict for the seventh day Thursday. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs ...

1 day ago · Michael Madigan awaits a jury verdict in his federal corruption trial after a 12-week case featuring more than 150 witnesses, including his own testimony. The former Illinois House Speaker faces a ...

3 days ago · 14-and-a-half weeks after the jury was first seated in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's federal bribery and racketeering trial, his fate, and that of his co-defendant Mike McClain ...

Jan 29, 2025 · The fate of one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is now in the hands of a jury. The latest: Closing arguments in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up Wednesday afternoon, capping the months-long trial at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse. Why it matters: Madigan's trial is …

Jan 8, 2025 · CHICAGO (AP) — Once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Michael Madigan took the stand Tuesday at his own corruption trial, a shocking move for a man once considered the most powerful politician in Illinois.

Oct 6, 2024 · Madigan, speaker for more than three decades, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion. Federal prosecutors allege he exploited not only his role as speaker, but other positions of power, including Democratic Party of Illinois chair.

Jan 30, 2025 · (Andrew Adams / Capitol News Illinois) Key Players. Michael Madigan — Madigan, also known as the “Velvet Hammer,” was the longest-serving state legislative leader in the country before his resignation in 2021. The Chicago Democrat from the 13th Ward served as a state representative for 50 years and as House Speaker for a record 36 years.

Oct 21, 2024 · A federal prosecutor accused former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan of “corruption at the highest levels of state government” as opening statements finally got underway Monday in Madigan’s highly anticipated racketeering conspiracy trial.

Oct 22, 2024 · Madigan, Illinois’ House speaker for more than three decades and a former state Democratic Party chairman, is charged in a 23-count indictment with racketeering conspiracy, using interstate facilities in aid of bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion.