Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies about "quid pro quo" call from former Ald. Danny Solis
Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a West Loop condo tower understood “the quid pro quo” of hiring Madigan’s law firm.
Former Illinois House speaker discusses codefendant, 'quid pro quo' at corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan addressed his former friendship with codefendant Michael McClain as the two men face corruption charges in federal court.
Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo’
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.
Jury instruction conference set at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
Attorneys are expected to discuss jury instructions Thursday at the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
Ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan plans to testify in his own defense at landmark corruption trial
In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is planning to take the stand in his own public corruption trial, his lawyers said in court Tuesday. After a morning break, Madigan’s lead attorney,
Former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan testifies for second day at corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was back on the witness stand on Wednesday, for a second day of questioning in his federal corruption trial.
Will Michael Madigan speak? Time for reclusive speaker to decide whether to testify
The decision rests with Madigan, who might see it as his best move against an aggressive FBI investigation that has led to several separate convictions. It's also risky and can be used against him at sentencing.
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Ex-Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis, a historic FBI mole, exits stage alone after testimony in Madigan corruption trial
CHICAGO — Daniel Solis, the once-prominent Chicago alderman whose turn as an FBI mole took down the state’s two longest-serving Democratic power brokers, walked out of a federal courtroom on ...
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Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis back on stand for 4th day in Madigan corruption trial
Former Ald. Daniel Solis’ testimony about his extraordinary turn as an FBI mole will continue for an abbreviated fourth day Wednesday before the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker Michael ...
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Madigan’s lawyers want to call witnesses to show ex-Ald. Daniel Solis cheated IRS during his cooperation
Daniel Solis allegedly cheated on his taxes while cooperating undercover with the federal government. Madigan’s lawyers said in court Monday they want to call Solis’ longtime accountant as ...
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‘Sir, you’ve been with prostitutes right?; FBI mole Daniel Solis on hot seat in ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan corruption trial
Daniel Solis by bluntly reminding jurors of Solis’ own checkered past. “As an alderman and as chair of the Zoning Committee, you committed many crimes, is that correct?” attorney Daniel ...
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Illinois quick hits: Solis testimony expected to wrap; teachers union responds to editorial
Former Chicago Alderman Daniel Solis is expected to complete his time in the witness box today at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Codefendant ...
Afternoon Briefing: Illinois at forefront of rare turtle fungus research
Before beginning a jury instruction conference today, Madigan’s lawyers revealed that they want to call Solis’ longtime ...
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Lawyers for ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan want to call witnesses to show ex-Alderman Daniel Solis cheated IRS during his cooperation
CHICAGO — Lawyers for former House Speaker Michael Madigan want the jury in his corruption trial to see evidence that then-Alderman Daniel Solis allegedly cheated on his taxes while cooperating ...