Although former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was expected to pay a $2.5 million fine quickly, his time in prison ...

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of ...

In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 ...

Madigan, 83, who for years was widely hailed as the most powerful politician in the state, was convicted on bribery ...

Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is reportedly due in prison on Oct. 13NEED TO KNOWMichael ...

The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended Friday with a 7 1/2-year prison sentence and a $2.5 ...

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is being sentenced Friday afternoon, following his conviction earlier this year ...

Crain’s reporter John Pletz joins host Amy Guth to discuss the former Illinois House speaker's seven and a half-year sentence ...

JACKSONVILLE Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2 ...