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WGN: Phone conversations in Madigan-ComEd case revealed
An unsealed search warrant has surfaced involving the ComEd bribery probe that ensnared the power company, longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan and his top Lieutenant.
The warrant’s 135 pages read like a roadmap through the federal corruption probe, including transcripts of recorded phone conversations involving ComEd’s former CEO, ComEd lobbyists, Madigan’s most trusted aide and Madigan himself.
The Center Square: Budget trouble ahead for Illinois when federal aid runs dry, experts warn
Illinois state government could run into budget trouble in a few years because they’ve been using a one-time surge of federal tax funds to pay recurring, longer-term expenses, a report says.
The Volcker Alliance, a nonprofit group that promotes responsible government spending, said Illinois is vulnerable for budget stresses when American Rescue Plan funds run out.
WBEZ: Mike Madigan quipped ‘maybe I’ll take the appointment’ while pushing for an ally to join ComEd’s board
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.