Madigan Sentenced: 7.5 Years for Corruption
The Fall of a Kingmaker: Michael Madigan Sentenced to 7.5 Years for Corruption For over five decades, Michael Madigan wasn’t just a politician in Illinois; he was the political system. Known as “The Speaker” or “The Velvet Hammer,” Madigan wielded unparalleled power as the longest-serving state legislative leader in U.S. history. His reign as Illinois House Speaker…