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Another delay possible in Madigan trial
On Day Two of the government’s closing arguments in the case against once-powerful Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, we are learning there could be yet another delay in the case. NBC 5’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Michael Madigan corruption trial nears conclusion after months of drama
After more than three months, dozens of witnesses and hundreds of audio recordings, the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will soon be in the hands of a jury.
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Closing arguments underway in Mike Madigan's federal corruption trial
Closing arguments are now underway in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Michael Madigan defense attorneys rest in corruption trial
Attorney representing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan rested on Thursday afternoon, with the trial now one step closer to its conclusion.
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Madigan trial continues as former speaker finishes testimony
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan wrapped up his testimony in his ongoing corruption trial, which could see the defense rest as early as this week. Charlie Wojciechowski has a recap.
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Madigan tells jurors he didn't think he was violating the law
On the stand Tuesday, once-powerful Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan told jurors he never thought he was violating the law. He, along with his co-defendant, have been accused of using that office as a criminal enterprise to further the interests of themselves, their friends and the companies they did business with. They deny all of those allegations. NBC 5’s Charlie...
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Madigan begins testimony in dramatic turn during corruption trial
In a stunning move, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began testifying Tuesday in his ongoing corruption and bribery trial.
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Michael Madigan to testify in ongoing corruption trial, attorneys say
In a surprising move, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will testify Tuesday in his ongoing corruption trial, defense attorneys announced.
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Prosecution rests in Michael Madigan trial
After more than three months, the prosecution rested in the ongoing corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Prosecution rests in Michael Madigan trial
After more than three months, the prosecution rested in the ongoing corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Judge to decide if Madigan ally is competent to testify against him
As the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan begins to wind down, one of the major questions remaining will get an answer this week.
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Judge weighs possible testimony of Madigan ally in corruption trial
A federal judge is weighing the possible testimony of an ally of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Star witness faces cross-examination in Madigan trial
After more than a week of often uncomfortable testimony for the former alderman-turned-FBI mole about massages and Viagra, the latest questioning focused Danny Solis’ failure to declare hundreds of thousands of dollars he received from the Vendor Assistance Program.
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Star witness faces cross-examination in Madigan trial
Danny Solis is the government’s star witness against once-powerful Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, but on Monday, Madigan’s attorneys took aim at the former Chicago alderman. NBC Chicago’s Charlie Wojciechowski reports.
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Ex-Ald. Danny Solis continues third day of testimony in Madigan trial
Ex-Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis was back on the stand Tuesday to testify in the trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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Former Chicago Ald. testifies in Mike Madigan corruption trial
Former Chicago Alderman Danny Solis testified Tuesday in the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan. NBC Chicago’s Lexi Sutter reports.
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Madigan loyalist testifies about no-work jobs as trial continues
For once powerful former House Speaker Mike Madigan, the 25th day of his trial continued with more testimony about so-called “do nothing” jobs provided to his friends.
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Madigan corruption trial underway as opening statements take place
The corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan has begun after a lengthy jury selection process.
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Madigan trial underway after jury selection ends
A jury has been seated in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Mike Madigan, and Mary Ann Ahern has all the details.
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Mike Madigan, once state's most influential powerbroker, faces corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan will face a federal racketeering conspiracy beginning this week.