With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the enrichment of his friends and allies.

After former House Speaker Michael Madigan was sentenced to prison, The Chicago Tribune issued a plaintive cry for a new day ...

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until 2021, with the exception of two years. Along the way, he developed a ...

Madigan's lawyers will likely point to his wife's health troubles as they argue for a lower sentence for the former Illinois ...

Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, is reportedly due in prison on Oct. 13NEED TO KNOWMichael Madigan was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison and fined $2.5 ...

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was sentenced Friday to seven and a half years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine in his corruption case.

House Speaker Michael Madigan talks with Senate President John Cullerton before Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his State of the State speech on Jan. 31, 2018 in Springfield.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, has been sentenced to 7½ years in prison and a $2.5 million fine on corruption convictions.

CHICAGO — Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was sentenced Friday to 7 1/2 years in prison in his corruption case, capping a stunning fall for the once powerful politician.