In the world of Illinois politics, longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan developed a reputation that people at the ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and U.S. government attorneys are expected to face off Monday morning at the ...

Illinois political handicappers witnessed this week a previously unimaginable theatrical display, the unveiling of the softer side of the "velvet hammer" who ruled through "fear and intimidation." Yes ...

Madigan surprised many observers when he reported to the witness stand last Tuesday in his own defense. The former speaker ...