Prosecutors highlight key conflict in Madigan’s corruption trial

Published January 14, 2025 12:12pm ET



(The Center Square) – Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi got a prominent seat in former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s private box for the swearing in of the 101st General Assembly in 2019.

Kaegi was seated up front with some of the state’s most powerful union leaders, Madigan’s family and some of his top precinct captains. 

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