Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
A judge ruled that former Illinois state Rep. Edward Acevedo must testify in the corruption trial of ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan.
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‘What is the story on this?’: Jury in Madigan corruption trial hears more on alleged Chinatown land transfer scheme
Then-Illinois state Rep. Avery Bourne testified Tuesday about a land-transfer bill involving the Chinatown parcel that's now a key part of the Madigan case.
Speaker Sphinx? Sitting U.S. congresswoman testifies about Madigan’s odd Egyptian nickname
Madigan was called "Sphinx" by some of JB Pritzker's team after Pritzker's 2018 election, a congresswoman and ex-Pritzker aide testified.
Ex-Rep. Edward Acevedo granted immunity, compelled to testify in Madigan corruption trial
Prosecutors late Thursday filed a motion saying they intend to call former legislator Edward Acevedo as a witness in Madigan's ongoing corruption trial, and are seeking permission of the chief...
‘Some kind of range war’: Madigan trial testimony reveals big political fight over tiny piece of land
Lobbyist Nancy Kimme's testimony paints a detailed picture of the political mechanizations, power plays, and bruised egos that unfolded in 2018 over Chinatown land deal.
Jury in Madigan corruption trial sees speaker’s clout list of recommended hires for Pritzker administration
Then-powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan was intimately involved in the process of recommending people to sit on state boards and commissions and kept a running list that eventually totaled 91...
Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, a historic FBI mole, exits stage alone after testimony in Madigan corruption trial
After six days of testimony against ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan, Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis left the witness stand and the public eye, perhaps this time for good.
‘Sir, you’ve been with prostitutes right?: FBI mole Daniel Solis on hot seat in Madigan corruption trial
Daniel Solis, the former Chicago alderman at the center of the federal prosecution of Michael Madigan faced questions from the once-powerful politician's lawyers Monday.
‘He’s gonna benefit from being with the Speaker’: Madigan trial offers inside view of private dealmaking
Regardless of the outcome, Michael Madigan's federal trial has offered a fly-on-the-wall opportunity to see how the levers of power are pulled in private.
‘I figure I could still help you a lot’: Secret recordings by ex-Ald. Daniel Solis detail push for board seat
Former Ald. Daniel Solis' testimony about his extraordinary turn as an FBI mole continued for an abbreviated fourth day Wednesday.