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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:…

  • 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…

  • Democratic chairman delays hearings in Madigan probe until after election

    Democratic chairman delays hearings in Madigan probe until after election

    — October 7, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – The chairman of the Special Investigating Committee probing Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s alleged role in a bribery scheme said Tuesday, Oct. 6 that he…

  • Illinois pension purge sought for non-government employees

    Illinois pension purge sought for non-government employees

    — April 18, 2016

    Lobbyists shouldn’t get state-funded pensions anymore, say the bi-partisan Illinois lawmakers behind a new proposed bill. Members of the General Assembly are trying to purge around…

  • Madigan looms large in trial of ex-ComEd lobbyists, exec

    Madigan looms large in trial of ex-ComEd lobbyists, exec

    — March 16, 2023

    CHICAGO – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan isn’t set to go on trial for racketeering and corruption charges until next summer, but his decades of power  in Illinois…

  • Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls at state government

    Reform advocates push for tighter lobbying controls at state government

    — January 16, 2020

    SPRINGFIELD – Government reform advocates in Illinois are urging state lawmakers to impose stricter rules on lobbying activity at the Statehouse, including a ban on lawmakers themselves…

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