with Madigan as part of the Chinatown land probe, including one where the speaker allegedly told

of close associates of Michael Madigan, Gov.... We ought to be continuing the improvement process

of close associates of Michael Madigan, Gov.... We ought to be continuing the improvement process

was Madigan’s long-serving chief of staff....

displayed a diagram showing a triangle of Springfield power, with Madigan’s photo at the top and

An alleged scheme to lavish benefits on longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan in exchange for his

“ We should close this session up and not talk about it any more.” Mapes, noting that McClain had retired from his longtime job as a ComEd lobbyist a few years before, replied that he understood.“ Hope all goes well with you from your perspective.... 14, 2019, the day after the Tribune broke the news that McClain’s phone had been tapped by the feds, Mapes emailed McClain the news clip and wrote: “ Hang in there.... They also said authorities had numerous questions about the speaker’s relations

Park on Sept.... " But this is not just an indictment against Michael Madigan....

” Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu asked at one point during the March 31, 2021, session.“ Yes, sir, ” Mapes replied. Proving someone is lying about their memory can be tricky.... “ So, um, anyways, I’m reporting back in.” Mapes, 68, of Springfield, is charged with perjury and attempted obstruction of justice, accused in an indictment of lying in his answers to seven questions during his grand jury appearance.... The latter charge calls for up to 20 years in federal prison, while lying

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan speaks to reporters on Feb.... He has not been