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State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation
With two members of the ComEd Four scheduled to be sentenced next week, Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on the need ...
One sentenced, three await in ComEd case connected to former IL speaker
As sentencing proceeds for four people convicted in the ComEd Four trial, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan plans ...
Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker gets 18 months in prison in bribery scheme
Hooker was sentenced to 18 months in prison and a fine of $500,000 in U.S. District Court on Monday, according to the U.S.
While co-defendant is sent in, Madigan asks to stay out
On the same day one of his co-defendants was sentenced to prison, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a federal judge to permit him to remain free until his case has been reviewed by a ...
The Dispatch–Argus4d
Ex-ComEd lobbyist sentenced in scheme to bribe ex-Speaker Michael Madigan
Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker was sentenced to a year and a half in prison for his role in a scheme to funnel $1.3 ...
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Chicago’s Top Lawyer on Ethics Reform, the Cost of Police Misconduct Lawsuits
After the convictions of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former Ald. Ed Burke, Chicago politics are falling under renewed scrutiny by those pushing for reform.
Jacksonville Journal-Courier on MSN4d
Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant McClain
Federal prosecutors have recommended nearly six years in prison for ex-lobbyist Mike McClain over his role in the ComEd ...