Lawyers for convicted former House Speaker Michael Madigan are arguing for a new trial in his corruption case, saying prosecutors failed to prove the then-powerful Democrat knew about a scheme by ...

Although a mistrial was declared in the bribery case against state Sen. Emil Jones III, D-Chicago, another Illinois ...

Convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wants a new trial. His attorneys claimed ... by a jury in February of 10 counts of corruption, including bribery conspiracy, bribery and ...

After note warning of an impasse, judge tells jury in trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III a deadlock would be premature at ...

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to order former Illinois House Speaker Michael ... days before Madigan is sentenced on June 13. In February, a jury convicted Madigan of 10 corruption ...

Jurors on Wednesday resumed deliberations in the corruption trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III, who allegedly agreed to help ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Accompanied by attorneys, former state House Speaker Michael Madigan walks into the Dirksen Federal Courthouse in January during his federal corruption trial.

Records show Jackson, a son of the Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., recently became an investor in Vendor Assistance Program LLC.

Defense attorneys clearly see testifying as the best move for Jones before his case lands in the hands of a jury. However, it ...

If the jury considering the case against Jones fails to deliver a verdict, it would be the second panel to do so in seven ...