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While co-defendant is sent in, Madigan asks to stay out
On the same day one of his co-defendants was sentenced to prison, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan asked a federal judge to permit him to remain free until his case has been reviewed by a ...
Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker gets 18-month prison sentence for Madigan conspiracy
Hooker and three others were convicted in May 2023 of a conspiracy to illegally sway former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...
State reps counter Lt. Gov. candidate’s claim that ethics led Illinois energy legislation
With two members of the ComEd Four scheduled to be sentenced next week, Illinois Democrats and Republicans differ on the need ...
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Former ComEd Lobbyist John Hooker Gets 18 Months in Prison for Role in Madigan Bribery Scheme
John Hooker, one of the four former Commonwealth Edison officials convicted of conspiring to bribe ex-Illinois House Speaker ...
Three candidates to undergo final interviews for Baltimore County inspector general
As the process to select Baltimore County’s next inspector general winds down, three candidates will undergo a final round of ...
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Feds seek nearly 6 years in prison for Madigan confidant McClain
Federal prosecutors have recommended nearly six years in prison for ex-lobbyist Mike McClain over his role in the ComEd ...
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After Burke and Madigan Convictions, Push for Ethics Reform at Inflection Point: Analysis
Ald. Matt Martin (47th Ward) will ask the Ethics Committee on Monday to advance a proposal designed to prevent the city’s top ...