Jury selection for Madigan trial slows further with no one chosen in first Wednesday session
A day and a half of intensive questioning yielded no new jurors by midday Wednesday in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, as the already sluggish pace of jury selection slowed to a crawl. From Tuesday morning to midday Wednesday,
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 “important signal” that the days of the “Chicago Way” need to come to an end. Jury selection for United States of America v.
Slow-moving jury selection in Madigan trial causes delay
The jury that will determine the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is nearly complete after three slow days of jury selection last week.
No jurors picked in landmark Madigan corruption case Tuesday as painstaking selection process enters second week
Jury selection in the landmark corruption trial of former Democratic political powerhouse Michael Madigan resumed Tuesday after a long holiday weekend, with seven panel members still needed to be
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.
11 jurors chosen for Michael Madigan trial; 1 more, 6 alternates to go
CHICAGO — One juror selection remains for Michael Madigan’s corruption trial after three were appointed Friday, bringing the total to 11. Six alternates must also be selected before the trial begins.
After week of sluggish questioning, 11 jurors now seated in former Speaker Madigan’s historic corruption trial
Attorneys in the sweeping corruption case against ex-House speaker Michael Madigan resumed questioning potential jurors Friday morning, a process that has proceeded slower than expected and will
Michael Madigan's friendship with alleged fixer could be tested during their corruption trial
When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was "at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family." McClain's fealty to Madigan will soon come into sharp focus as they face a federal jury together.
Jury selection continues in Madigan’s corruption trial
The bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to resume Tuesday with more questioning of potential jurors. Prosecutors and defense attorneys for Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain spent three days interviewing prospective jurors last week.
Madigan federal corruption trial ramps up in Chicago
One of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is on trial for alleged racketeering and bribery. Here’s what you need to know.
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 ...
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 ...
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Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial
CHICAGO — Once lauded as the longest-serving legislative leader in American history, Michael Madigan will enter a federal courtroom this week on charges he used his vast influence to run a “criminal ...
Jury selection in Mike Madigan trial stretches into 2nd week, with court resuming Tuesday
The jury that will determine the fate of former House Speaker Michael Madigan is nearly complete after three slow days of jury selection last week.