With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

Madigan's lawyers will likely point to his wife's health troubles as they argue for a lower sentence for the former Illinois ...

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

Closing arguments in Madigan’s case finally got underway Wednesday afternoon after three months of testimony from more than ...

Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is reportedly due in prison on Oct. 13 Michael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and fined $2.5 million on June ...

A federal jury convicted Michael Madigan on Feb. 12, 2025, of multiple federal charges including bribery conspiracy. Here’s how the investigation unfolded.

Madigan was the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, spending 36 years as speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives. Prosecutors want a judge to give him 12 ½ years in prison.

Michael Madigan, the former Illinois House Speaker convicted of federal corruption charges, arrives at the federal court ...

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan's motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday. Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 82°F.

In the end, U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey chose to send a stern message with his 7.5-year prison sentence of Michael J. Madigan, former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives.