Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday. The jury began hearing defense attorney Patrick Cotter's closing arguments on ...

Donation Options Search Search Search Michael McClain (clockwise from top left), Anne Pramaggiore, Jay Doherty, John Hooker, also known as the “ComEd Four.” Sun-Times Share Four people ...

Madigan, 82, and his longtime political confidant Michael McClain were accused of conspiring with utility companies ComEd and AT&T to provide no-show jobs to Madigan's allies in exchange for the ...

He and longtime political confidant Michael McClain were accused of conspiring with utility companies ComEd and AT&T to provide no-show jobs to Madigan's allies in exchange for the speaker's help ...

Before the hearing adjourned, however, attorney Patrick Cotter, who represents longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain, appeared to grow agitated, telling the judge that the defendants could ...

Michael McClain arrives at the U.S. Dirksen Courthouse on March 14, 2023, on the first day of the "ComEd Four" bribery conspiracy trial. McClain, 75, a former Democratic legislator and lobbyist ...