On the same day one of his co-defendants was sentenced to prison, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a federal judge to permit him to remain free until his ...

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

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is seeking to stay free during a lengthy appeal process after receiving 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 former Illinois House speaker is asking that he be allowed to stay out of prison during his appeal in the federal bribery ...

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

CHICAGO — Attorneys for former House Speaker Michael Madigan have formally asked that he remain free on bond pending appeal of his conviction on sweeping corruption charges, arguing in a filing Monday ...

Several Democratic sources said Illinois Comptroller Susana Mendoza has told them she will not run for a fourth term, opening the door for a possible Chicago mayoral bid.

Good morning, Chicago. The woman stood on the sidewalk outside her home and waited for the first officers to show up. Blood streamed down her face and shoulders. She had called 911 after her ...

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