The 83-year-old longtime politician was convicted in February of conspiring to accept bribes from ComEd over the course of a ...

Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet and effective way of whacking opponents, he faces a June 13 sentencing hearing before U.S. Judge John Blakey for his February conviction on corruption ...

How long should former House Speaker Michael Madigan spend in prison after his conviction on federal corruption charges?