The state's biggest political corruption case in a decade involves Michael Madigan, the ex-state Democratic chairman and political kingmaker. He faces 22 counts — including racketeering and bribery.

How the high court comes down could have a resounding impact on political corruption prosecutions in Illinois — including the case against Madigan set for trial in October. The case involves ...

In July 2019, David Kidwell of the Better Government Association and Dan Mihalopoulos of WBEZ in Chicago reported a story titled — Feds Search for Michael ...

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was convicted of corruption charges. The conviction has prompted discussions on whether it will deter future political misconduct. Experts suggest the ...

Former Illinois House speaker Michael Madigan sentenced to 7 1/2 years and fined $2.5 million for corruption in a landmark ...

Jurors deadlocked in a bribery case involving Democratic state Sen. Emil Jones III, the third high-profile Illinois public corruption case to end inconclusively over the last several months.

Connie Mixon, professor of political science and director of the Urban Studies Program at Elmhurst University, said it is frustrating that Illinois is home to one corruption case after another.

Political corruption won’t end in Illinois till lawmakers pass reforms Illinois is at a pivotal moment when it’s no longer enough for the governor and legislative ... The cases against ...

Calculating the true cost of corruption on Illinois residents is a complicated task wrapped in contradiction. A WBEZ analysis shows people may be more cynical, government more expensive, but voter ...

Illinois gave the U.S. Lincoln, Reagan and Obama, but it's better known for a more notorious political legacy: constant and persistent corruption.

Madigan made a similar argument going into his federal corruption trial, arguing a portion of the U.S. attorney’s racketeering and bribery case against him is predicated on Illinois laws so ...