
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan, who was indicted on 22 counts Wednesday by a federal grand jury, is pictured in a file photo from the Illinois Democratic County Chairs Association brunch in 2019.
SPRINGFIELD – Longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 22 counts for allegedly using his position as the top House Democrat to solicit “personal financial rewards” for himself and others, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office of the Northern District of Illinois.