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A Chicago federal judge on Monday granted a request to throw out the remaining charges against Michael McClain, a former ...
McClain was found guilty of orchestrating a scheme to gain the favor of the most powerful politician in Illinois.
The convicted former Illinois House speaker's appellate team includes a "legendary high court litigator" who touts an 81% win ...
Michael McClain was sentenced Thursday for his role in a plot to illegally influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael ...
Federal prosecutors have moved to throw out the remaining charges against Michael McClain, a former lobbyist whose close ...
Michael McClain and three codefendants — former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, ex-ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and former contract ...
Michael McClain, a longtime lobbyist for utility giant Commonwealth Edison who was also a close confidant of then-Illinois ...
Michael McClain receives a 2-year sentence for his role in a bribery scheme benefiting ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan.
Former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore was sentenced to two years in prison Monday for bribery charges connected to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.
Charged along with Madigan is former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain. A federal grand jury handed down a superseding indictment in October 2022, adding a new charge of conspiracy.
As ComEd's top contract lobbyist, McClain pushed for the company to give jobs and contracts to Madigan allies, which the feds ...
Michael McClain walked into the Dirksen federal courthouse Thursday morning. He was sentenced to 24 months in prison. He must ...