Now, all eyes turn to Madigan’s own trial on racketeering charges, which kicks off in less than three weeks and could pose similar problems for prosecutors.

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Judge declares mistrial in case of ex-AT&T Illinois leader A mistrial has been declared in the trial of a former AT&T Illinois President accused of bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Paul L ...

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A federal judge on Thursday declared a mistrial after a jury deadlocked in their deliberations over whether former AT&T ...

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This year’s festival, Food for Thought, offers lectures, a film, a panel discussion, and more around the critically important ...

La Schiazza was accused of bribing former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan to land the “white whale” that the utility and ...

A federal jury in the bribery trial of former AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza, accused of funneling payments to an ally ...

A federal jury in Chicago is deliberating the case of former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza, who is accused of ...