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Illinois' former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan speaks during a committee hearing Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021, in Chicago. During a half-century that the Chicago Democrat was in the General Assembly and nearly four decades as speaker, the longest serving legislative leader in U.S. history, Madigan's name was once uttered in hushed reverence. But it rang with derision among Republican detractors within minutes of U.S. Attorney John Lausch's announcement of the charges of racketeering and bribery Wednesday, March 3, 2022. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)

Michael Madigan once controlled much of Illinois politics. Now the ex-House speaker heads to trial

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FILE - This Oct. 4, 2007 file photo shows Tim Mapes, chief of staff to Illinois House Speaker Madigan at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. A federal prosecutor has told jurors that evidence would show the former chief of staff lied to a grand jury to protect his boss. That assertion came during opening statements at the perjury and obstruction of justice trial in Chicago of Tim Mapes. He served for almost two decades as Madigan’s chief of staff. (AP Photo/Seth Perlman, File)

Federal trial to decide whether ex-chief of staff lied to protect his boss, Illinois House speaker

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Court rules in Madigan’s favor in dirty tricks allegation

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Madigan successor who resigned after 3 days refuses pay

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Angelica Guerrero-Cuellar is sworn into office as state representative in the 22nd House District seat, a position held by former Illinois' Speaker of the House Mike Madigan since 1971, Thursday, Feb. 25, 2021. The first choice for the position, Edward Guerra Kodatt, was sworn in Sunday but resigned Wednesday. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia /Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Madigan’s replacement chosen — for 2nd time in 4 days

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 21, 2021 file photo, Edward Guerra Kodatt walks with his significant other into a committee hearing on the Southwest Side, in Chicago, to decide who will take over for former Illinois' Speaker of the House Mike Madigan as the representative in the state's 22nd District, a position held by Madigan since 1971. Kodatt, the hand-picked successor Madigan’s seat abruptly resigned Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021 under pressure from his sponsors who accused him of unspecified “questionable conduct. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP File)

Madigan’s successor resigns amid ‘questionable conduct’

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Illinois' former Speaker of the House Michael Madigan speaks during a committee hearing in Chicago Sunday, Feb. 21, 2021 in Chicago. Madigan, who resigned from his legislative seat last week, has also stepped down from his post as chairman of the Illinois Democratic Party, Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. Madigan's move comes as he's been implicated in a federal bribery investigation. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, file)

Ex-House speaker Madigan quits Democratic Party chairman job

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Democrats choose replacement for Madigan’s vacant House seat

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FILE - In this Aug. 28, 2017 file photo, Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, looks out over the floor of the Illinois House at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Madigan, the Chicago Democrat who virtually set Illinois' political agenda as House speaker before he was ousted last month, resigned his seat Thursday, Feb. 18, 2021. Madigan marked 50 years as a state representative in January. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to resign seat

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Illinois Speaker of the House Emanuel &quot;Chris&quot; Welch, D-Hillside, talks with Illinois State Rep. Debbie Meyers-Martin, D-Olympia Fields, during session on the floor of the Illinois House of Representatives at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill., Wednesday, Feb. 10, 2021. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, Pool)

GOP mocks House Dems: Meet the new rules, same as old ones

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Illinois state Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, D-Chicago, left, talks with fellow state Rep. Emanuel Chris Welch, D-Hillside, during the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives held at the Bank of Springfield Center, Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, in Springfield, Ill. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Illinois replaces longest-serving legislative leader in US

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan walks on the floor as the Illinois House of Representatives convenes at the Bank of Springfield Center, Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, in Springfield, Ill. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune via AP)

Madigan fight for gavel recalls 1975 Illinois speaker vote

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 15, 2015 file photo, House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, listens to during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Three more Democrats withdrew support on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020,from Speaker Michael Madigan's continued control of the Illinois House after his closest confidant and three others were indicted in a long-running bribery scheme involving utility giant ComEd. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Illinois House panel ends probe of powerful Speaker Madigan

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 15, 2015 file photo, House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, listens to during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Three more Democrats withdrew support on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020,from Speaker Michael Madigan's continued control of the Illinois House after his closest confidant and three others were indicted in a long-running bribery scheme involving utility giant ComEd. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Illinois speaker’s friend, 3 others enter bribery case pleas

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FILE - In this July 15, 2015 file photo, House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, listens to during a news conference at the Illinois State Capitol, in Springfield, Ill. Three more Democrats withdrew support on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2020,from Speaker Michael Madigan's continued control of the Illinois House after his closest confidant and three others were indicted in a long-running bribery scheme involving utility giant ComEd. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Irked Illinois governor to Speaker: End ‘political circus’

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2019, file photo, Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, delivers his remarks after being elected the Speaker of the House for his 19th term during the inauguration ceremony for the Illinois House of Representatives for the 101st General Assembly at the University of Illinois Springfield's Sangamon Auditorium, in Springfield, Ill. Four people, including an associate of Madigan, have been charged with orchestrating a bribery scheme with Commonwealth Edison. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

4 indicted in scheme to allegedly influence Speaker Madigan

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FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2020, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks in Springfield, Ill. Central and west-central Illinois, including the capital city, became the latest region of the state to face restrictions on social interaction Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020, because of an elevated rate of positive tests for COVID-19. The Region 3 restrictions which take effect Sunday, halt indoor bar and restaurant service, closes those establishments at 11 p.m. and limits the size of gatherings to 25 people or 25% of a room's capacity. (Justin L. Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Pritzker says Madigan should step down as party chairman

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Illinois House Republicans have moved to form a special investigative committee on Speaker Madigan, who has been implicated in a federal bribery investigation. Republicans petitioned to form the committee this week, saying Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, that the House must &quot;do its job and conduct a thorough investigation.&quot; (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

Madigan probe delayed until after election; GOP objects

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 26, 2017, file photo, Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, speaks at a news conference at the Capitol in Springfield, Ill. Illinois House Republicans have moved to form a special investigative committee on Speaker Madigan, who has been implicated in a federal bribery investigation. Republicans petitioned to form the committee this week, saying Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, that the House must &quot;do its job and conduct a thorough investigation.&quot; (Justin Fowler/The State Journal-Register via AP, File)

As committee bickers over subpoenas, Madigan faces challenge

By JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press

David Glockner, Commonwealth Edison executive vice president for compliance and audit, testifies during the House Special Investigating Committee II hearing at the William G. Stratton Building in Springfield, Ill., Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2020. The committee is looking into House Speaker Michael Madigan's role in a bribery scandal involving utility giant Commonwealth Edison. (Ted Schurter/The State Journal-Register via AP)

Former ComEd vice president pleads guilty in bribery scheme

By MICHAEL TARM and JOHN O'CONNOR - Associated Press