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CHICAGO - Michael McClain, a former friend and confidant of Michael Madigan, is set to be sentenced today. McClain was part ...

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Longtime Springfield lobbyist Mike McClain, who spent years as a close friend and advisor to ex-Illinois House Speaker ...

A federal judge has sentenced former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s longtime associate to two years in prison.

Former lobbyist and Quincy lawmaker Mike McClain was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday afternoon, according to the ...

A former south suburban official was sentenced to 18 months of probation Wednesday for his role in a scheme to pay bribes to ...

Michael McClain receives a 2-year sentence for his role in a bribery scheme benefiting ex-Illinois Speaker Madigan.