Jury of 12 finally selected in Madigan corruption case — but work is not done
After a long week of intensive questioning, a panel of 12 people that will decide the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan was finalized Wednesday, although attorneys for both
11 jurors chosen for Michael Madigan trial; 1 more, 6 alternates to go
CHICAGO — One juror selection remains for Michael Madigan’s corruption trial after three were appointed Friday, bringing the total to 11. Six alternates must also be selected before the trial begins.
Slow-moving jury selection in Madigan trial causes delay
The jury that will determine the fate of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is nearly complete after three slow days of jury selection last week.
Jury selection for Madigan trial slows further with no one chosen in first Wednesday session
A day and a half of intensive questioning yielded no new jurors by midday Wednesday in the corruption trial of Michael Madigan, as the already sluggish pace of jury selection slowed to a crawl. From Tuesday morning to midday Wednesday,
No new jurors selected yet this week in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial
No new jurors selected yet this week in former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan corruption trial CHICAGO (WLS) -- There's more jury selection on tap Thursday at the federal trial of Mike Madigan. No new jurors were selected Tuesday or Wednesday.
8 jurors selected as process continues in Madigan trial
Day two of jury selection for the trial of former Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan ended with a total of eight jurors selected.
After week of sluggish questioning, 11 jurors now seated in former Speaker Madigan’s historic corruption trial
Attorneys in the sweeping corruption case against ex-House speaker Michael Madigan resumed questioning potential jurors Friday morning, a process that has proceeded slower than expected and will
Jury selection in Madigan trial stretches into second week
Jury selection is taking much longer than expected in the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Michael Madigan's 12 jurors have finally been chosen -- alternates still needed before openings begin
The 12 primary jurors include a nurse who enjoys Marvel movies, a woman who works for Aramark and another woman who has ...
Mike Madigan trial LIVE updates: No new jurors selected yet this week in former speaker trial
The corruption trial for former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan began last week. Madigan had been indicted on federal ...
Jury selection continues as Madigan faces ‘laundry list’ of misconduct charges
An Illinois reform advocate says the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan should send an ...
The politics of picking a Madigan jury: Prospects asked how they view 'politicians for life'
Some prospective jurors argued that career politicians “lose touch with reality” and lack fresh perspectives demanded by ...
Illinois quick hits: Alternate jurors still needed for Madigan trial; unclaimed lottery ticket holder sought
The Illinois Lottery is seeking the owner of an unclaimed $250,000 winning Lucky Day Lotto ticket purchased in Chicago last ...
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Madigan federal corruption trial ramps up in Chicago
One of the most powerful politicians in Illinois history is on trial for alleged racketeering and bribery. Here’s what you ...
Michael Madigan's friendship with alleged fixer could be tested during their corruption trial
When Michael McClain retired from lobbying in 2015, he told then-House Speaker Madigan he was "at the bridge with my musket ...