In the Loop (Segments)

Speaker Madigan Faces Calls To Resign Amid ComEd Corruption Probe


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Federal prosecutors on Friday sent subpoenas to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s offices and unveiled bribery charges against Commonwealth Edison. The power company admitted to steering jobs and other benefits to Madigan, who has denied any wrongdoing.


Reset checks in with WBEZ’s Tony Arnold for an update on the federal corruption probe in Springfield. State Rep. Mark Batinick also joins to discuss his push for ethics reform at the state level.


Host: Justin Kaufmann

Producer: Nereida Moreno

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