A federal judge on Friday denied bond for ex-House Speaker Michael Madigan pending his appeal on corruption charges, a decision that was widely expected and means Madigan will have to report to

A federal judge on Friday denied former Illinois Speaker Michael Madigan’s legal arguments that he should remain out of prison while his appeal of both his corruption convictions and 7 ½ year sentence play out.

Michael Madigan (D), whose formidable tenure as Speaker of the Illinois House ended amid a federal corruption investigation, must report to prison while he appeals his convictions, a Chicago federal judge ruled Friday.

Legal experts had predicted the judge would deny Madigan's request. However, the former Illinois House Speaker can make the same request to the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.

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Illinois' former House speaker is due in prison in about two months, but he's asked a judge to let him remain free while he challenges his corruption conviction. The judge could rule any day.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan must report to prison while he appeals his conviction, a judge ruled Friday.