Attorneys to make final pitches at Madigan corruption trial

Published January 22, 2025 7:41am ET



(The Center Square) – Closing arguments are set to begin Wednesday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.

Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain pleaded not guilty to 23 counts of bribery, racketeering and official misconduct in a trial that began with jury selection on Oct. 8.

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