In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to be sentenced in federal court for 10 convictions on bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud charges

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing hearing Friday.

A judge also denied Madigan’s bid for a new trial, bringing the once-powerful Democrat ever closer to his sentencing Friday.

As former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s sentencing date approaches, a federal judge ruled to strike Madigan’s net worth from the public record. U.S. District Court Judge John Robert “Jack” Blakey ruled Tuesday in favor of a defense motion to seal Madigan’s net worth,

A federal judge on Tuesday struck from the court record a reference to former Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan’s personal net worth of more than $40 million, agreeing with his defense team

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan could face up to 20 years in prison when he is sentenced later this week on federal corruption charges.

The Baltimore County office that’s supposed to root out government waste, fraud and abuse once again finds itself facing questions about its political independence.