CHICAGO — Michael J. Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives who for decades wielded extraordinary power over Democratic politics in the state, was indicted on ...

News Nation/World Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial ...

Prosecutors recommend 12.5 years in prison for ex-Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan. Story by BJ Lutz • 1h. Note: The video attached to this article is from Madigan’s February conviction.