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NEWS ABOUT: Michael Madigan

Michael Madigan stories: 2 news summaries

 Blago Book: 
 Senate Deal 
 'Routine' 
 Politics 

Former Illinois gov admits only 'routine' backroom dealing

Sep 1, 09 12:07 PM CDT
(Newser) - Rod Blagojevich’s memoir makes the case for his innocence with a lot of help from Shakespeare, the Chicago Tribune reports. While blaming his woes specifically on five enemies, he likens his plight to that of Othello and Lear. “You might as well throw in a little Richard... More »

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Patrick Fitzgerald • corruption • Illinois • memoir • governor • Tony Rezko • Rod Blagojevich • political scandal • Lisa Madigan • Michael Madigan • Richard Mell

Blago Toyed With Giving Rival's Daughter Senate Seat...

...in exchange for dad's pet-project support

Jun 2, 09 7:40 AM CDT
(Newser) - Ousted Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich considered nominating his rival's daughter to the US Senate in exchange for concessions on pet projects, the AP reports. Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, daughter of the state's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan, was in contention for the spot, according to aides to Sen. Dick... More »

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Illinois • Dick Durbin • Rod Blagojevich • US Senate • Lisa Madigan • Michael Madigan

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