Por: Chicago Sun Times Politics March 21, 2023
A veteran Democratic state lawmaker who sponsored major gaming legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives told a federal jury Monday that former Speaker Michael Madigan once ruled that chamber “through fear and intimidation.” When asked what Madigan valued most in other legislators, state Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita answered, “loyalty.” And before the trial of four former political power players broke for the day, the Blue... + full article
Chicago Sun Times USA Nation March 15, 2023
Federal prosecutors told jurors Wednesday they would hear more than 100 recordings over the next several weeks, as the wide-ranging case against four allies of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan kicked off in earnest with opening statements. Speaking for roughly 90... + más
Attorney general seeking more money for consumers from ComEd for scandal tied to House Speaker Michael Madigan | Chicago Tribune
Opening statements delivered in ComEd bribery trial | WGN-TV
WGN-TV USA Nation March 15, 2023
Posted: Mar 15, 2023 / 01:15 PM CDT Updated: Mar 15, 2023 / 02:49 PM CDT SHARE CHICAGO — Federal prosecutors in Chicago delivered their opening statement to jurors in the involving former executives and lobbyists for the ComEd, the largest electric utility in Illinois. For... + más
ComEd to spend $40 million on plan to rid homes of natural gas | Chicago Sun Times
ABC News USA Business March 14, 2023
CHICAGO -- Jury selection began Tuesday at a federal trial in Chicago that could offer an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that prosecutors say involved the state's largest electric utility and one of its most powerful politicians at the time. The four... + más
Associated Press USA Business March 14, 2023
CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection began Tuesday at a federal trial in Chicago that could offer an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that prosecutors say involved the state’s largest electric utility and one of its most powerful politicians at the time. The four... + más
Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation,’ ComEd bribery trial jurors told | Chicago Sun Times
Chicago Sun Times USA Politics January 11, 2023
In summer 2018, months before it became apparent they were the targets of a federal investigation, then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was reminded by a longtime confidant about a contract they’d help someone land that tied the person to ComEd. Madigan then interrupted... + más
AT&T Illinois to pay $23 million to settle corruption probe related to bribing former politician | CNBC
CNBC USA Politics October 14, 2022
Pedestrians walk past an AT&T Inc. store in Chicago, Illinois.Christopher Dilts Bloomberg Getty Images Illinois has agreed to pay a $23 million fine to resolve a federal probe into its illegal efforts to influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who also faces new... + más
AT&T to pay $23M fine for bribing powerful lawmaker’s ally in exchange for vote | Ars Technica
Illinois moves to 3-1 on the season, best start since 2015 | Fox News
Chicago Tribune USA Politics September 22, 2022
A month after state regulators ordered Commonwealth Edison to pay $38 million in refunds due to the scandal tied to ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Illinois attorney general wants consumers to get a little more. Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul on Tuesday said ComEd... + más
Gov. J.B. Pritzker deflects on corruption as state Sen. Emil Jones III resigns leadership and committee posts after federal bribery charges | Chicago Tribune
Navy corruption scandal mastermind Fat Leonard captured in Venezuela | CBS News
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