A former Illinois state senator pleaded guilty Tuesday in a federal embezzlement case, two weeks after he abruptly resigned from the state Legislature.
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long began covering the statehouse at the beginning of Madigan’s historic reign as speaker of the House, and has unique insight into how he operated. Long joins Paris Schutz to discuss his new book on Madigan’s career.
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) An Illinois state senator has resigned and intends to plead guilty in a federal embezzlement case.Democrat Thomas E. Cullerton of Villa