Federal recordings of then-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan offer a rare glimpse into the once-powerful — but reclusive — politician’s personality and humor as he discussed a potential appointment to the ComEd board of directors in 2018.
Speaking to longtime confidant Michael McClain, Madigan joked in a recorded phone call that “maybe I’ll take the appointment” after McClain told him the position would pay $78,000. In another call, he made a quip about the financial affairs of President Harry Truman.
