Michael Madigan

The opening statements kicked off Monday in the trial of the longest-serving state House speaker in the country, and one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history. The FBI has pursued Madigan for more than a decade, and the probe forced him from power in 2021.

Prosecutors have no plan to file a revised indictment against the disgraced former Illinois House speaker.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court’s conservative majority ruled that the federal bribery statute — referred to as “Section 666” — does not criminalize “gratuities” given to a state or local public official after he or she has already performed an official act.

An Illinois judge told Tim Mapes, a former Madigan aide, his ‘loyalty was greatly misguided’ in lying to grand jury investigating the former state house speaker.

Michael Madigan, the longtime Illinois House Speaker, is charged with felony bribery and conspiracy. A Republican lawmaker from central Illinois wants to ban his portrait from the House.

A new Illinois State Police form lets people report corruption anonymously. But does it go far enough?

A WBEZ analysis shows that while people may be more cynical and government is more expensive, voter interest in state elections has only increased.

Tim Mapes, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's chief of staff, was convicted of lying to a grand jury investigating Madigan and his inner circle.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called the state a ‘beacon for national success’ when it comes to the 2024 elections.

Illinois has paid out millions in pension payments to ex-lawmakers who have admitted criminal wrongdoing or are awaiting trial.