Michael Madigan, the former speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives, has taken the stand to testify in his own defense during his federal corruption trial this week.

A new legislative session got rolling Tuesday with the swearing-in of lawmakers and the choice of Democratic Rep. Joanna ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan decided to testify in his own defense at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S.

Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies ...

The House voted at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial, where he is accused of ...