Corruption trial of ex-Speaker Mike Madigan begins this week

(WBBM NEWSRADIO) — The much anticipated trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan is set to get underway with jury selection on Tuesday.

Madigan, who was long considered one of the most powerful politicians in Illinois, is now set to appear in a federal courtroom in Chicago this week.

He’s been charged with a number of crimes including racketeering conspiracy, bribery, wire fraud and attempted extortion…

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