Final arguments are underway in the high-profile corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Madigan, 82, and his co-defendant, political ally and confidant Michael McClain, are accused of running a criminal enterprise ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team began their final presentation to the jury just after lunch Friday, ...

Closing arguments have begun at the public corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.

Alpha, received the call from the Democratic House Speaker earlier this month that he was tapped to head the House Veterans’ ...

Closing arguments are set to continue Thursday in the federal corruption trial of longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

Rep. Dan Swanson, R-Alpha, received the call from Democratic House Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch, D-Hillside, earlier this ...

In many ways, Welch’s political career has been defined by his handling of critical moments. That was especially true in ...

Democrats in the Minnesota House who have boycotted daily sessions are using tactics that lawmakers elsewhere have tried ...

Several Illinois counties that have explored the idea of secession might be welcomed with open arms in Indiana.