A jury is still working toward a decision at the bribery and racketeering trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...

Jurors in the marathon trial of ex-speaker Michael Madigan were to return Wednesday to “start fresh,” in their words, after ending deliberations early on Tuesday afternoon. Wednesday marks their 11th ...

Defense attorneys have taken exception to an added instruction from the court at the corruption trial of former Illinois ...

It's been 10 days since a federal jury began deliberating the fate of Mike Madigan—and by Tuesday afternoon, a verdict had yet to be returned.

McClain’s attorney Pat Cotter characterized the efforts as ... It is funded primarily by the Illinois Press Foundation and ...

Jurors hearing former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s trial are finally scheduled to begin deliberations Wednesday ...

According to court records, Robert McClain, 38, appeared in court on Jan. 13 where a judge set his bond at $20,000 at no percent. He is due back in court on Jan. 17 for a preliminary hearing.

Judge John Robert Blakey had a phone conference with ... which is not a matter of public record. McClain attorney Patrick Cotter noted that the distinguishing feature about the case might be ...

Judge John Robert Blakey handed the case to the jury ... Codefendant Michael McClain is charged in 6 of the 23 counts. Government attorneys made their final rebuttal case Wednesday.

McClain attorney Patrick Cotter said that lobbyists ... to “rock the boat” in its relationship with Madigan. Judge John Robert Blakey called for an afternoon break when, for the second time ...