Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is back in court as he continues his effort to overturn his federal corruption conviction.
Oral arguments in Madigan’s appeal are being heard by the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals. Madigan was convicted in February 2025 on 10 counts, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy, and related corruption charges tied to a long-running scheme involving Commonwealth Edison. Madigan, who turns 84 later this month, is returning to the courtroom, seeking to have his conviction thrown out.
Madigan reported to federal prison in October 2025 after a judge sentenced him to 7.5 years behind bars. He is serving that sentence at a minimum-security federal prison camp in Morgantown, West Virginia.
Senate Republicans say Madigan’s appeal is another reminder that Illinois still has not enacted the kind of meaningful ethics reforms needed to restore public trust. They continue to call for stronger oversight, tougher anti-corruption protections, and greater transparency in state government to help prevent future abuses of power.
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