Michael Madigan

On Tuesday, the jury was finally able to fully observe Madigan – including the mannerisms and idiosyncratic speech patterns his attorney has accused the feds of willfully misinterpreting – as he took the stand in his own defense.

Lobbyist Michael McClain wrote with characteristic flair and bluster when he penned a retirement letter in 2016 to a fellow aide to then-Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, assuring 13th Ward worker Kevin Quinn that “I am not dying.”

Power in Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's office has been too centralized and its environment has fostered an atmosphere that condones bullying,…

Illinois Democratic Party Chairman Michael Madigan has named a committee composed entirely of women to choose the party's next executive director.The post…

Illinois lawmakers will consider a measure that mandates legislators, their staff, and lobbyists complete yearly sexual harassment training.Kady McFadden…

Long-time Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is trying out a new way to connect with voters: the Internet. Madigan hasn’t had a Facebook page or…

State Rep. Scott Drury says he's dropping out of the race for Illinois governor to run for attorney general.The former federal prosecutor from Highwood…

CHICAGO (AP) - Illinois' legislative leaders are set to continue negotiations on a possible solution to the state's school funding impasse. House Speaker…

School superintendents from central and southern Illinois are pushing lawmakers to reach an agreement on overhauling the state's school funding…

A Democratic candidate for Illinois governor is comparing the leader of the his own party to a well-known fictional villain.State Representative Scott…