Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when ...

The former speaker is arguably one of the most notable former politicians to testify in their own defense since former ...

In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning to take the stand in his own public corruption ...

Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to return to the stand Wednesday morning, continuing testimony that will surely be ...

Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.

After an extended 18-day holiday break in testimony, attorneys for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan on Monday unveiled a new ...

Over the past 2½ months, the jury in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s corruption trial has heard the longtime ...

The former Illinois House speaker's aversion to technology — and his daily habit of eating an apple — are just a few pieces ...

Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has completed his first day of testimony at the longtime Chicago Democrat’s ...

Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.

Madigan's surprise decision to testify could push back the start of jury deliberations until the last week of January.