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Trial of former Illinois speaker Madigan slows further with no jurors chosen for 2nd straight day
Two days of intensive questioning this week have yielded no new jurors in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, as the already sluggish pace of jury selection slowed to a crawl Wednesday. Although U.
Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: No new jurors selected yet this week in former speaker trial
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began last week. Madigan had been indicted on federal racketeering and bribery charges as a part of what federal prosecutors call "the Madigan enterprise,
Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
The former Illinois House Speaker once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal enterprise” to amass even more wealth and power.
No jurors picked in Illinois' landmark Madigan corruption case Tuesday as painstaking selection process enters second week
The corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan inched closer to opening statements Tuesday as lawyers spent another long day questioning potential jurors about their backgrounds and feelings about the landmark case.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan Corruption Trial Begins Jury Selection
Jury selection began Wednesday in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, once the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history. Madigan, 83, faces charges in a sprawling racketeering and bribery case involving millions of dollars and Illinois' largest utility, ComEd.
Michael Madigan, once Illinois' most influential powerbroker, now faces federal corruption trial
The former Illinois house speaker quietly wielded power in Springfield for decades while developing a reputation as a reclusive political wizard, well-schooled in the playbook of the late Chicago Mayor Richard J.
Slow-paced jury selection enters 6th day in Madigan corruption trial
After five days of jury selection in the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, the court is still looking for a twelfth juror and six alternates. Judge John Robert Blakey is presiding over the case at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.
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Michael Madigan's 12 jurors have finally been chosen — alternates still needed before openings begin
The 12 primary jurors include a nurse who enjoys Marvel movies, a woman who works for Aramark and another woman who has ...
Illinois quick hits: 'Shot clock' considered in Madigan jury selection
The judge made the comments Thursday morning before starting a sixth day of jury selection. Attorneys did not agree to add ...
The politics of picking a Madigan jury: Prospects asked how they view 'politicians for life'
Some prospective jurors argued that career politicians “lose touch with reality” and lack fresh perspectives demanded by ...
Jury selection continues as Madigan faces ‘laundry list’ of misconduct charges
An Illinois reform advocate says the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should send an ...
Illinois quick hits: Alternate jurors still needed for Madigan trial; unclaimed lottery ticket holder sought
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Chicago last ...
Laura Washington: Could the fall of Michael Madigan be decisive for Illinois corruption?
Many political insiders thought Michael Madigan would reign forever. He seemed to possess the magic stay-out-of-jail-free ...