Jurors begin to hear wiretaps of how ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan used his power
WBEZ News · WBEZ Chicago
October 28, 20244m 5s
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Show Notes
The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan finally got underway this week.
Jurors heard witnesses describe how Madigan would use his enormous power in the House.
WBEZ’s Dave McKinney covered Madigan for decades at the statehouse and has been in the federal court building in Chicago all week.
Dave joins me now to catch us up to speed on this momentous trial.
HOST: LABUZ