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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testimony set to continue in landmark corruption trial
Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan is set to return to the stand Wednesday morning, continuing testimony that will surely be some of the most crucial and closely examined of the bombshell public corruption trial.
Mike Madigan trial live updates: Former IL House speaker takes stand in own defense for 2nd day
It was July 18, 2017, when Madigan first met real estate developer Andy Cretal at his tax law firm office in the Loop. That meeting was, without either man's knowledge, being recorded by 22nd Ward Alderman-turned-government-mole Danny Solis.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan takes stand for second day in his own corruption trial
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took the stand in his federal corruption trial on Tuesday, a significant development that could extend court proceedings until at least late January.
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan takes the stand in his corruption trial
Madigan and his co-defendant – longtime confidant Michael McClain – are on trial on racketeering and bribery charges​.
Former IL House Speaker Michael Madigan returns to stand in own defense in corruption trial
CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan returned to the stand Wednesday to testify for a second day in his corruption trial.
Madigan takes the witness stand in federal corruption trial
The former Illinois House Speaker returns to the witness stand Wednesday after giving a three-hour testimony the day before.
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House speaker takes stand at his own corruption trial
In surprising move, former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand at his own corruption trial.
Madigan to take witness stand in his corruption trial
In a turn of events, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan will take the witness stand in his corruption trial.
Afternoon Briefing: Michael Madigan takes the stand
In a stunning and risky move, ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan has taken the stand in his own public corruption trial today. “Your honor, the defense calls Mike Madigan,” attorney Dan Collins said, and jurors snapped to attention.
Ex-Speaker Michael Madigan to return to stand Wednesday
Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan took the stand in his federal corruption trial on Tuesday, a significant development that could extend court proceedings until at least late January.
Michael Madigan takes the stand to make his case: 'When people asked me for help … I tried to help them.'
Madigan is accused of leading a criminal enterprise designed to enhance his political power and enrich himself and his allies. Michael McClain, his longtime friend and ally, is also on trial and accused of acting as Madigan’s agent.

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Cracks appear between Mike Madigan and co-defendant Mike McClain in federal corruption trial
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