(The Center Square) – Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan addressed his former friendship with codefendant Michael McClain as the two men face corruption charges in federal court. In cross-examination with McClain defense attorney Patrick Cotter Wednesday, Madigan said he developed a friendship with McClain during their early years in the Illinois House during the 1970s. Madigan said their friendship survived until recently. Cotter asked Madigan if McClain had been his political adviser. “At times,” Madigan answered. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com

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