New details emerge in Michael Madigan case – Chicago Tribune

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What guarantees to be the largest political corruption trial on the Dirksen U.S. Courthouse since former Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s 2011 conviction is ready to start March 6.

And forward of the trial, prosecutors have revealed new particulars of wiretapped conversations and other evidence they intend to make use of in opposition to 4 individuals accused in an alleged scheme between Commonwealth Edison and Michael Madigan.

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