Lawmakers convicted of felonies tied to their government jobs, like ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, are banned from receiving legislative pensions.

Madigan, 82, and McClain, faced a 23-count indictment in federal court in Chicago on charges of racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud, and attempted extortion. They were ca

Jurors convicted former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan of 10 counts and acquitted him of seven, but could not reach a decision on six. They returned the verdict after deliberating more than 10 days in a case that led to the downfall of a man who was nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his forceful yet quiet leadership style.

Michael J. Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, was convicted of federal charges including conspiracy and bribery, after a trial that ended with a mixed verdict and a mistrial on several counts.

The real estate attorney who spent 50 years in the Illinois House of Representatives was convicted of corruption charges.

Hoping to finally turn the page on former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s decadeslong reign over Illinois politics, Democrats — many of whom spent years bowing to the speakers

The guilty verdicts against former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan have Republicans saying it’s beyond time for action to clean up corruption in the state.