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Madigan’s ex-chief of staff wants judge to block feds from playing roughly 100 recordings at perjury trial

They also revealed that the FBI tried to convince Tim Mapes to work as a “confidential witness” during a meeting in Springfield in February 2019. Mapes “politely declined.”

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 23, 2023

Trial begins for businessman charged in bribery scheme that brought down former lawmaker Luis Arroyo

Like the ComEd bribery case, the trial of James T. Weiss is expected to feature secret FBI recordings, revolve around the business of lobbying and feature testimony from current and former state lawmakers.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2023

ComEd had to earn Madigan’s favor for legislative success, fed star witness says

Former ComEd executive Fidel Marquez took the stand as prosecutors planned to use secretly recorded FBI conversations to spotlight a key contract used to pay associates of the former House speaker.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

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Another insider deal at beleaguered Cook County agency

After being subpoenaed by the feds about its land dealings, the Cook County Land Bank Authority, led by County Commissioner Bridger Gainer, decided it needed a lawyer. It hired one who lives with Gainer’s then-top aide Kara Highfill.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 29, 2022

Mike Madigan ally Michael McClain complained to ex-speaker’s son about people ‘offended’ by favors, new filing reveals

Michael Madigan’s son Andrew has not been accused of wrongdoing. But his name was made public Thursday as allegedly taking part in a conversation tied to his father’s bribery charges.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 10, 2022

Mike Madigan accused by feds of hitting up Ald. Solis to help Madigan’s son win business

While Madigan’s family member was not identified by name in the indictment last week, the Sun-Times has learned it is his son, Andrew.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 10, 2022

House Speaker Chris Welch aiming to get a relative elected, as his predecessor Michael Madigan did

And ShawnTe Raines-Welch isn’t the only clout candidate running in the suburban judicial district, which also includes relatives of lobbyist Al Ronan and Cook County Clerk Karen Yarbrough.

Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 18, 2022

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