Overview

• Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, is charged with running his operations like a criminal enterprise involving utility companies ComEd and AT&T.
• The trial is expected to last at least 11 weeks, with Madigan and co-defendant Michael McClain pleading not guilty.
• Jury selection has been slow, with many prospective jurors dismissed due to bias or hardship, and peremptory challenges used by both sides.
• Currently, eleven jurors have been seated, with one more needed for the regular jury and six alternates still to be chosen.
• The case is seen as a significant move against the 'Chicago Way' of political operations, highlighting the federal government's commitment to tackling corruption.