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Former Illinois lawmakers face federal charges

— February 26, 2021

SPRINGFIELD — One former member of the Illinois General Assembly was recently indicted, along with his two sons, on charges of tax evasion, while a second former lawmaker pleaded…

Madigan probe on hold pending U.S. Attorney’s guidance
— September 16, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – The Democratic chairman and ranking Republican on a special legislative committee investigating House Speaker Michael Madigan both said Tuesday, Sept. 14 that they are…
Madigan hearings to begin this week
— September 7, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – A special investigative committee of the General Assembly will begin meeting at the Capitol this week to decide the fate of Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. Madigan,…
Lawsuit seeks $450 million payment to ratepayers from ComEd, Madigan
— August 11, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — A group of Commonwealth Edison ratepayers asked a federal judge Monday to force the utility company, House Speaker Michael Madigan and others to pay “at least” $450…
In plea deal, Sandavol agrees to cooperate with ongoing investigations
— January 31, 2020

SPRINGFIELD — Former state Sen. Martin Sandoval entered a plea deal Jan. 28 in which he admitted to receiving more than $250,000 in bribes over a three-year period and filing a false…

GOP investigators hope to get answers from Madigan on ComEd scandal
— September 9, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Republicans who will serve on a special investigative committee looking into House Speaker Michael Madigan’s role in a bribery scandal involving utility giant Commonwealth…
Additional charges still pending against former Rep. Arroyo
— August 24, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Federal prosecutors said Monday, Aug. 24 they still expect to file additional charges against former state Rep. Luis Arroyo, and a judge scheduled a hearing in 60 days…
ComEd’s bribery admission implicates Madigan
— July 17, 2020

SPRINGFIELD – Hours after filing a court document implicating — but not charging — Illinois’ House Speaker Michael Madigan in a years long bribery scheme, federal officials…