Patrick Collins prosecuted former Illinois Governor George Ryan who was convicted of racketeering and fraud nearly two decades ago. Collins says the government's case against Mike Madigan ...

What we know Madigan’s conviction follows a long line of corruption cases involving prominent Illinois politicians, including former governors George Ryan and Rod Blagojevich. His case has ...

Three others -- Otto Kerner Jr., Dan Walker and George Ryan -- have also served time in federal prison as a either sitting or former Illinois governor.

Illinois has experienced significant political corruption. Blagojevich became the fourth governor imprisoned, following Otto Kerner, Dan Walker, and George Ryan. This corruption pattern has ...

CHICAGO (WGN) — Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar on Monday revealed he’s been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. In a statement, ...