Illinois taxpayers are off the hook for Michael Madigan’s future pension payments, now that the former Illinois House speaker has been convicted of corruption.

The earth didn’t shake this week when former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted on corruption charges. But it could have. Perhaps it should have.

Illinois corruption takes center stage as Michael Madigan is convicted of bribery and Rod Blagojevich gets a pardon. Plus, why a project to keep invasive carp out of the Great Lakes is on hold.

Most folks just figured that Mike Madigan had avoided the long arm of federal law by being extra-careful. And he may have been. But the arrogance of immense power apparently overrode his sense of self ...

Civic Federation Says Illinois Should Extend Sales Tax to Services to Help Bridge $3B Budget Deficit - “Illinois should extend its sales ...

Area lawmakers are reacting to the conviction of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on bribery and corruption ...

We discuss the federal trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapping up and President Trump's decision to ...

The General Assembly Retirement System of Illinois sent the former Illinois Speaker of the House notice by mail, according to ...

The culture of corruption in Illinois has had a negative impact on the General Assembly and the people who are served by ...

Illinois lawmakers react to Madigan's corruption conviction, with calls for reform and accountability, and the focus shifting ...

Madigan found guilty of bribery conspiracy in corruption case; jury deadlocks on charges involving co-defendant McClain.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was convicted of misusing his public office for his own power and profit. Not only ...