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Federal prosecutors rested their case in the ComEd bribery trial Wednesday, winding up after 17 days by playing more secretly recorded phone calls allegedly showing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan securing consulting jobs at the utility for associates in exchange for help moving legislation.

Prosecutors called three dozen witnesses over four weeks as they sought to prove four former political players conspired to bribe Madigan by arranging for jobs, contracts and money for his allies.

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A California mom has filed suit over the seizure of her daughters goat, after the girl had a change of heart following a livestock auction.

The “ComEd Four” trial recordings have given jurors — and the public — the ultimate insider glimpse into how the famously reclusive former House Speaker Michael Madigan conducted his business.

A California mom has filed suit over the seizure of her daughters goat, after the girl had a change of heart following a livestock auction.

The “ComEd Four” trial recordings have given jurors -- and the public -- the ultimate insider glimpse into how the famously reclusive former House Speaker Michael Madigan conducted his business.

ComEd ex-CEO sought soft landing for Madigan aide- Hanna MeiselCapitol News IllinoisIn the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s forced ouster of his longtime chief of staff following allegations of sexual harassment, a high-ranking Commonwealth Edison official was considering...

CHICAGO, Ill. (Capitol News Illinois)- In the weeks following then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's forced ouster of his longtime chief of sta...

Government wraps up three days of questioning star witness; defense begins cross-examination By HANNAH MEISEL Capitol News Illinois hmeisel@capitolnewsillinois