Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday. The jury began hearing defense attorney Patrick Cotter's closing arguments on ...

Former Speaker Michael Madigan’s indictment says he “directed the activities of his close friend and associate, [Michael] McClain, who carried out illegal activity at Madigan’s direction.” ...

Michael McClain’s lawyers want him tried separately from ex-House Speaker Madigan McClain, a longtime confidant of Madigan, is set to go on trial with him Oct. 8 on racketeering, bribery, fraud ...

Madigan confidant Michael McClain, left, leaves the Dirksen Federal Courthouse after being found guilty of bribery conspiracy, Tuesday, May 2, 2023.

Michael McClain, left, leaves the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse on May 2, 2023, after being found guilty in the ComEd Four bribery trial. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...

When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was "at the bridge with my musket standing with and for the Madigan family." ...

Defense attorneys for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's close confidant Michael McClain rested their case Thursday, though Madigan's attorneys still have witnesses left to call in ...

On the witness stand, former House Speaker Michael Madigan's dismissive depiction of his close friendship with co-defendant Michael McClain was striking.

Two years ago Tuesday, Michael McClain vanished after visiting the Tropical Lounge in Nashua and there has been no sign of him since.McClain was last seen alive on April 20, 2019.McClain's family ...

Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday. 24/7 Live Chicago & Suburban Cook Co. North Suburbs West Suburbs South Suburbs NW Indiana Welcome, Mickey ...