New Podcast Explores How Madigan Ruled Illinois Politics
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A new podcast from the Better Government Association tells the story of Mike Madigan.
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan ruled Illinois politics for decades. Amid the expanding ComEd bribery scheme investigation, Madigan stepped down from two powerful positions this year: the state speakership and chair of Illinois’ Democratic Party. A new podcast from the Better Government Association tells the story of Madigan and how he ran Illinois politics for so long.
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New Podcast Explores How Madigan Ruled Illinois Politics
Clip: 10/14/2021 | 7m 59sVideo has Closed Captions
Former House Speaker Michael Madigan ruled Illinois politics for decades. Amid the expanding ComEd bribery scheme investigation, Madigan stepped down from two powerful positions this year: the state speakership and chair of Illinois’ Democratic Party. A new podcast from the Better Government Association tells the story of Madigan and how he ran Illinois politics for so long.
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