Prosecutors ready rebuttal before Madigan corruption case goes to jury

By Jim Talamonti | The Center Square contributor

Published January 29, 2025 10:57am ET

(The Center Square) – Jury deliberations are expected to begin Wednesday after the prosecution’s rebuttal case at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Amar Bhachu is lined up to deliver the rebuttal after McClain’s team finished closing arguments Tuesday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse in Chicago.