Madigan makes history while Illinois’ middle class races toward extinction

By Austin Berg

01/12/2017

At the end of his term in 2019, Madigan will be the longest-serving House speaker of any state in modern U.S. history.

TAGS: Mike Madigan

Madigan set to become longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history

By Austin Berg

01/11/2017

Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan will hold the speakership for a record 17th time.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan

Madigan’s millions: Why the speaker should release his tax returns

By Austin Berg

11/16/2016

Every dollar Madigan earns back for his corporate clients makes someone else’s property-tax bill go up.

TAGS: income tax, Mike Madigan, property taxes, taxes

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

By Austin Berg

10/07/2016

Just as Illinoisans elect state representatives, state representatives elect the speaker of the House every two years. To become the speaker, Madigan just needs a majority vote.

TAGS: ILGA: Illinois General Assembly, Mike Madigan

Martwick profits from property taxes, complains about lawmaker pay

By Austin Berg

08/11/2016

When it comes to touting oneself as a defender of the middle class, actions speak louder than words.

TAGS: Ed Burke, Maria Antonia Berrios, Mike Madigan, Pat Quinn, property taxes, Robert Martwick

Illinois state rep calls delayed lawmaker pay ‘extortion and corruption’

By Austin Berg

08/09/2016

State Rep. Robert Martwick, D-Chicago, criticized payment delays for Illinois politicians, despite the fact that his compensation cost taxpayers nearly $100,000 in 2015.

TAGS: Bruce Rauner, budget, John Cullerton, lawmaker pay, Leslie Munger, Mike Madigan, Robert Martwick

Robert Martwick

Madigan makes history while Illinois’ middle class races toward extinction

Madigan set to become longest-serving House speaker in modern U.S. history

Madigan’s millions: Why the speaker should release his tax returns

The Illinoisans who vote for Madigan

Martwick profits from property taxes, complains about lawmaker pay

Illinois state rep calls delayed lawmaker pay ‘extortion and corruption’

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