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Tag: Federal trial

Former ComEd CEO sought soft landing for Madigan chief of staff fired for sexual harassment

Former ComEd CEO sought soft landing for Madigan chief of staff fired for sexual harassment

— March 30, 2023

CHICAGO – In the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s forced ouster of his longtime chief of staff following allegations of sexual harassment, a high-ranking…

  • Secretly recorded videos show ComEd lobbyists discussing alleged bribery scheme

    Secretly recorded videos show ComEd lobbyists discussing alleged bribery scheme

    — March 29, 2023

    CHICAGO – Longtime Commonwealth Edison contract lobbyist Jay Doherty thought he was merely reminiscing and giving advice to a colleague and friend in a February 2019 meeting set up…

  • ComEd’s former top lawyer paints Madigan confidant as ‘double agent’ in testimony

    ComEd’s former top lawyer paints Madigan confidant as ‘double agent’ in testimony

    — March 22, 2023

      CHICAGO – Being the longtime friend of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan granted Mike McClain certain privileges not afforded to other lobbyists in Springfield,…

  • Wiretaps show Madigan, through McClain, forced ally out of legislature to protect himselF

    Wiretaps show Madigan, through McClain, forced ally out of legislature to protect himselF

    — March 17, 2023

    CHICAGO – In fall 2018, longtime former State Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, received a phone call from Mike McClain, who had spent decades lobbying for electric utility Commonwealth Edison…

  • Three charged with interfering with Peoria street gang trial

    Three charged with interfering with Peoria street gang trial

    — February 6, 2020

    Three individuals have been indicted on felony charges related to alleged efforts to impede the recent trial of members of a Peoria street gang. Arraignment for Demoney Coleman, 21,…

  • Utility’s indicted CEO considered Madigan when hiring, witness says

    Utility’s indicted CEO considered Madigan when hiring, witness says

    — March 23, 2023

    CHICAGO – In April 2017, a top staffer in then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s office was looking to leave his job after a combined nearly 18 years working for the speaker’s…

  • ComEd jury hears more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’

    ComEd jury hears more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’

    — March 21, 2023

    CHICAGO – Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan called the person he often sought counsel from:…

  • One year after Madigan’s indictment, ‘ComEd Four’ trial set for this month

    One year after Madigan’s indictment, ‘ComEd Four’ trial set for this month

    — March 2, 2023

    SPRINGFIELD – One year ago today, former House Speaker Michael Madigan — for decades the most powerful figure in Illinois politics — was indicted on 22 counts of racketeering,…

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