Ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan was indicted Wednesday on federal racketeering conspiracy and bribery charges, sources tell FOX 32.
The charges allege that Madigan and McClain caused various businesses, including Commonwealth Edison, to make payments to Madigan’s associates as a reward for their loyalty to Madigan. At times, this was in return for performing little or no legitimate work for the businesses, the indictment said.
Gov. J.B. Pritzker and Mayor Lori Lightfoot reacted to the news minutes after it broke in the middle of a University of Illinois Chicago news conference at UIC alongside U.S. Treasury Sec. Janet Yellen, leading to a series of uncomfortable questions in front of the visiting federal Cabinet official. Pritzker’s office followed up with a written statement deeming the allegations "deplorable and a stark violation of the public’s trust. Michael Madigan must be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law."
The sitting speaker said his office "has fully cooperated with the investigation and will continue to do so." State Senate Republican Leader Dan McConchie said the indictment "underscores why it is so important to empower a statewide grand jury on corruption — so we can finally begin to clean up our own house."
State Rep. Ann William, who challenged Madigan for speaker, said in a statement that "accountability and integrity should be at the foundation of public service. Unfortunately, this was lost in the pursuit of personal gain and political power. Collaboration and inclusion took a back seat to a culture of cronyism and control."
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