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(The Center Square) – Opening statements could begin Wednesday in a two-year-old case accusing four former ComEd executives and lobbyists of a multi-year scheme to corruptly influence longtime former Illinois

ComEd, Madigan focus of federal bribery trial

After less than two days of selection, a jury of 12 has been chosen for the “ComEd Four” trial.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah E. Streicker wasted little time Wednesday, reminding jurors that the so-called “ComEd Four” defendants are charged with...

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

The decision kicked off the trial’s first day, the bulk of which was spent by the judge questioning 95 potential jurors. By Wednesday morning, 12 jury members...

CHICAGO (AP) — Jury selection began Tuesday at a federal trial in Chicago that could offer an inside look at pay-to-play politics in Illinois that

A defense attorney for one of the four allies of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan who are trial countered that the case is marked by “overzealousness” and lacks hard evidence to back up the allegations.

Opening statements in the trial of the “ComEd Four” — who are accused of illegally currying favor with former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan — began Wednesday.

Opening statements begin in 'ComEd 4' bribery trial