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(The Center Square) – Former House Speaker Michael Madigan had "total control" over the Illinois House and the Democratic Party of Illinois, a state lawmaker told jurors Monday in the

When asked what Madigan valued most in other legislators, state Rep. Robert “Bob” Rita answered, “loyalty.”

They also heard lengthy questioning of a ComEd executive not involved with the alleged bribery, and a current Democratic House member.

Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’

A lawmaker testified at the “ComEd Four” trial Tuesday he became a “little frustrated” when he sponsored the utility’s key legislation in 2016 but was left out of some meetings convened by staff of then-House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Jury hears 16 more recorded calls; Rep. says Madigan ruled ‘through fear and intimidation’

CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois) - Facing a perceived betrayal during a make-or-break election season in 2018, former Illinois House Speaker Mich...

(The Center Square) – Former House Speaker Michael Madigan called the shots on a bill that was worth $1.8 billion to Illinois largest electrical utility.

This trial is prying open the doors to the fabled smoke-filled rooms that those outside the system have long imagined.

If the ComEd deal faced an uphill climb before Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s defeat, its prospects declined precipitously afterward, handing her what is likely to be one last defeat and all but ensuring that it will be up to Chicago’s next mayor to negotiate a new deal with ComEd.