In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 ...

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

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in ...

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

A stunning fall from grace for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. The man once nicknamed The Velvet Hammer for ...

Madigan was convicted on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, wire fraud and other charges for ensuring approval of legislation ...

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan on Friday was sentenced to 7 ½ years in prison, following his conviction ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is being sentenced Friday afternoon, following his conviction earlier this year ...

Michael Madigan, the once-powerful speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has learned his fate following his ...