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Former Ald. Daniel Solis arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Nov. 25, 2024, to take the stand in the Michael Madigan corruption trial. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

‘I’ll continue to get you legal business’: Jury in Madigan corruption trial sees undercover videos of FBI mole bringing developers to Speaker

June 14, 2025 at 6:53 a.m.

Madigan jury offered a fascinating look into the behind-the-scenes handwringing of political power brokers and how they worried they could invite trouble from federal investigators.

Out-of-the-blue request from Madigan sparked new direction in corruption probe, ex-Ald. Solis testifies

November 26, 2024 at 1:05 p.m.

If the life and times of Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis a decade ago were pitched as the plot of a daytime soap opera, it might be rejected as too fantastical.

Former Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after testifying in the trial of Michael Madigan on Nov. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Madigan corruption trial turns to the Danny Solis show

November 24, 2024 at 5:00 a.m.

Daniel Solis, the former 25th Ward alderman-turned FBI mole, took the witness stand late last week to begin what will be a fascinating dive into one of the biggest public...

Former Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Nov. 21, 2024. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Ex-Ald. Daniel Solis, who turned FBI mole, takes witness stand in Madigan corruption trial

November 21, 2024 at 7:56 p.m.

Nearly eight and a half years after being confronted by federal authorities about his own wrongdoing, former Chicago Ald. Daniel Solis took the witness stand Thursday in the corruption trial of...

Former precinct captain Ed Moody leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse after testifying in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan and former lobbyist Michael McClain on Nov. 20, 2024. (John J. Kim/baiduhai)

‘This is how I award my good soldiers’: Ex-precinct captain testifies Madigan gave him yearly $45,000 do-nothing consulting contract

November 20, 2024 at 6:15 p.m.

Ed Moody, a former powerhouse precinct captain in the 13th Ward Democratic organization, took the stand Wednesday against his ex-boss Michael Madigan and answered a question at the center of...

Former ComEd board member Juan Ochoa arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Nov. 19, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

‘You take care of me and so does our friend’: Push to put Juan Ochoa on ComEd board in spotlight at Madigan trial

November 19, 2024 at 6:54 p.m.

Former ComEd board member Juan Ochoa testified Tuesday that then-House Speaker Michael Madigan backed him for the lucrative position with the utility after two of his political mentors, U.S. Reps....

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Oct. 31, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar/baiduhai)

‘Magic list’ of Madigan-connected lobbyists shown to jury in ex-speaker’s corruption trial

November 18, 2024 at 7:46 p.m.

Federal prosecutors show Madigan jury his co-defendant Michael McClain's 'magic list' of lobbyists, alleging McClain was secretly helping a select group of former Madigan staffers.

Ben Baker, who was released from prison in 2016 after being incarcerated for a decade on drug charges after being allegedly framed by corrupt Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts, sits in his home on Jan. 12, 2017. (Armando L. Sanchez/baiduhai)

Potential settlement reached in first suit alleging phony arrests by corrupt ex-Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts

November 15, 2024 at 3:15 p.m.

A potential settlement agreement has been reached in the first federal lawsuit alleging phony arrests by ex-Chicago police Sgt. Ronald Watts and his team.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who is facing corruption charges, arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on Nov. 12, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

‘The speaker jumped all over it’: Jurors hear call where Madigan talks about getting job for state rep’s wife

November 14, 2024 at 7:51 p.m.

Jurors in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Thursday heard a series of never-before-played wiretapped calls showing how the speaker helped find a job for the...

Former ComEd Vice President Fidel Marquez, a key witness in the racketeering case against Michael Madigan, arrives at the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse, Nov. 12, 2024. (Antonio Perez/baiduhai)

Madigan defense pushes away from co-defendant, attacks credibility of key witness

November 13, 2024 at 5:34 p.m.

Defense attorneys in the corruption trial of former House Speaker Michael Madigan on Wednesday attacked the credibility of a key prosecution witness, questioning his motives for cooperating with the FBI.

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