The longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison on federal corruption charges. Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced Friday by U.S. District Judge John Robert Blakey in Chicago. Madigan was also fined $2.5 million, the statutory maximum. The 83-year-old Madigan was convicted in February of 10 of 23 counts, including bribery, conspiracy and wire fraud charges. Prosecutors charged that Madigan routinely traded legislation favorable to utility giant ComEd for contracts and no-work jobs for his associates and allies. The government sought a 12 1/2-year sentence for Madigan and a $1.5 million fine. Madigan’s lawyers asked for five years� probation, community service and a “reasonable� fine.
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Prosecutors said Madigan led a criminal enterprise meant to enhance his political power and financial well-being.
ILLINOIS (WSIL) -- New information reveals that former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was tapping into his campaign funds to pay legal fees.
A Rockford-area lawmaker wants to remove former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan's name and likeness from the Capitol building.
Illinois has a long history of being known as one of the most corrupt states in the country.
That's why Senate Republicans introduced Senate Bill 3636.
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