Jury Selected in High-Stakes Trial of Former Illinois Speaker Madigan After Intensive Vetting Process
CHICAGO — After a meticulous week of jury selection, the trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has secured its 12 jurors, though six alternates are yet to be decided. The landmark case, which is drawing wide attention, involves allegations of racketeering against Madigan who is accused of using his political influence for personal and political gain. The panel, comprising eight women and four men, mirrors a broad cross-section of northern Illinois, from a Chicago hospital worker with limited political knowledge to a former kindergarten teacher and a Southwest Side insurance underwriter. This diverse … Read more