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The convictions could impact the bribery trial next year of one-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, but could also ignite new ethics reforms and questions about how politicians are lobbied.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted in the case, though his own trial is scheduled for next year.
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(The Center Square) – The calls for ethics reforms in Illinois politics are growing louder following the conviction of four former Commonwealth Edison associates and lobbyists in a bribery scandal. Former ComEd lobbyist...
Lawyers for the "ComEd Four" are expected to appeal Tuesday's conviction after being found guilty in the federal bribery trial.