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Photos: Michael Madigan through the eyes of editorial cartoonist Scott Stantis
Tribune cartoonist Scott Stantis long has been fascinated by the rise and fall of Michael Madigan. Here’s a selection of his cartoons.
Trump's on a pardon spree, prison looms for Madigan, and Blago wouldn't wish sentencing on his 'worst enemy'
Michael Madigan’s sentencing hearing will cap the most aggressive, expansive corruption investigation in Chicago since the ...
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Who in Springfield still owes Mike Madigan for getting elected?
Think former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s influence ended when he resigned or was convicted of bribery? Maybe not ...
Judge strikes reference to Madigan’s personal fortune of more than $40 million from sentencing record
A federal judge on Tuesday struck from the court record a reference to former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s ...
Ex-Speaker Madigan’s net worth stricken, GOP leader questions use of campaign funds
As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike Madigan’s net ...