Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the spotlight once again after federal prosecutors in Chicago charged utility giant Commonweath Edison with bribery. They allege that the utility awarded jobs and contracts to associates of a top state official — identified as Madigan — “with intent to influence and reward” the official.
The utility has agreed to pay $200 million to resolve the federal criminal investigation.
Though Madigan has not been charged with any wrongdoing, his implication in the scheme has led to growing calls for the powerful Speaker’s resignation.
Chicago Tribune Columnist, John Kass, on Boss Madigan and what’s comin’ with Dan & Amy: