Fred Brophy remembers a time when Queensland working class men were so proud they would refuse to drink with “dole bludgers”.

Michael Madigan, the country’s longest-serving state House leader, served as speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 until ...

With Madigan required to serve at least 85% of his sentence, he will be around 90 years old before he's eligible for release.

Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich said ex-Speaker Michael Madigan’s conviction underscores the systemic problems in ...

While Madigan had numerous accomplishments, he will also be remembered for his corruption conviction. He was sentenced June ...

A federal judge denied former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s motion for a new trial, clearing the way for a sentencing ...

Madigan was the longest-serving state House leader in U.S. history, spending 36 years as speaker of the Illinois House of ...

Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House speaker and the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was sentenced to ...

As his sentencing on his corruption conviction arrives, Michael Madigan is placing fervent hope on the backing of a wide ...

Michael Madigan, the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, was convicted of trading legislation for the ...

In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 ...

Madigan, 83, who for years was widely hailed as the most powerful politician in the state, was convicted on bribery ...