ILLINOIS – State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) is celebrating the guilty verdict in the high-profile federal corruption case against former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan. Today, a jury found Madigan guilty of conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud – confirming that he used his public office for personal gain.
“This verdict is a long-overdue reckoning for one of the most powerful and corrupt politicians in Illinois history,” said Sanalitro. “For decades, Madigan ran state government like a personal empire, using his influence to benefit himself and his allies at the expense of hardworking Illinoisans. Today’s decision proves that no one – not even the most powerful political figure – is above the law.”
Madigan was found guilty on 10 counts, while the jury was deadlocked on six counts and found him not guilty on seven counts.
“While this verdict is a victory for justice, it does not erase the decades of damage Madigan inflicted on our state,” continued Sanalitro. “We must take this moment to finally implement real ethics reforms that prevent political corruption from happening in Illinois ever again.”
Former Speaker of the House Michael J. Madigan was a delegate to the 1969-70 Illinois Constitutional Convention and played a pivotal role in drafting the current Illinois Constitution. He served as Speaker of the Illinois House from 1983 to 1995 and then again from 1997 to 2021, totaling an unprecedented 36 years.
For more information, please contact State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s district office at 630-349-0645.
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State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is the State Representative for House District 48, which includes the communities of Addison, Bensenville, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Elk Grove Village, Hanover Park, Itasca, Medinah, Roselle, Schaumburg, and Wood Dale in suburban DuPage and Cook counties.