Madigan was sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison​, following his conviction on bribery, conspiracy, and fraud charges.

Federal judge tells longtime insider it was “imperative to wipe away the notion” that his actions were merely lobbying a ...

Madigan’s attorneys say the 83-year-old politician isn’t a flight risk and that there are complex legal issues which, if resolved in his favor, will require a new trial.

The request from Madigan’s lawyers is no surprise. They warned Judge John Blakey it’d be coming after Blakey handed down a harsh sentence June 13.

Madigan asks to remain free pending conviction appeal Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is asking Judge John ...

The former Illinois House speaker is asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison during his appeal in the federal bribery ...

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.

On Monday, he filed a motion for release, pending appeal of his conviction. Madigan was ordered to report to prison this ...

On the same day one of his co-defendants was sentenced to prison, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a ...

As sentencing proceeds for four people convicted in the ComEd Four trial, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan plans ...

Madigan's lawyers will likely point to his wife's health troubles as they argue for a lower sentence for the former Illinois House speaker convicted on corruption charges.