![Ex-lobbyist Mike McClain is pictured in his driver's license photo, which was submitted as evidence in his federal court trial this week in a case where he and three others allegedly bribed former House Speaker Michael Madigan (right) with jobs and contracts for the speaker’s political allies in exchange for legislation favorable to electric utility Commonwealth Edison.](/images/uploads/_small/madigan-mcclain-1024x682.jpg)
What’s going on in the ComEd trials?
To explain the history of the case and what's been happening in court, The 21st was joined by a pair of journalists who have been following the story.
To explain the history of the case and what's been happening in court, The 21st was joined by a pair of journalists who have been following the story.
State Representative Luis Arroyo has resigned, one week after his arrest on federal bribery charges.
State Senator Martin Sandoval, who is under federal investigation for possible bribery and fraud involving state construction work, resigned Friday as head of the powerful Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, hours after the chamber released an unredacted search warrant revealing more details about an FBI raid last month.
State Senator Thomas Cullerton has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he took more than $250,000 in salary and benefits over three years from the Teamsters while doing little or no work.
News Analysis — Sunday, December 9, marked the 10th anniversary of the day the FBI arrested Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.