Michael Madigan Convicted on Corruption Charges in Landmark Illinois Case

The former Illinois House Speaker faces decades in prison after being found guilty on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud.

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.