Overview

• Michael Madigan, former Illinois House Speaker, was convicted on 10 counts, including bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud, in a federal corruption case.
• The charges stem from schemes involving Commonwealth Edison (ComEd), where Madigan secured jobs and contracts for allies in exchange for legislative favors.
• Madigan's conviction follows a long history of corruption in Illinois, with over 2,200 officials convicted since 1976, making it one of the most corrupt states in the U.S.
• The case has reignited calls for ethics reform, with advocacy groups pushing for stricter lobbying regulations, campaign finance rules, and public financing of local elections.
• Madigan, who served as Illinois House Speaker for nearly four decades, faces up to 20 years in prison for each wire fraud count; sentencing has yet to be scheduled.