Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement after federal prosecutors demanded a 12.5 year sentence and a $1.5 million fine for former Speaker Michael Madigan, who was convicted in February 2025 on charges of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud:
“Mike Madigan’s fall from power is no surprise — it’s the bill coming due for decades of corruption. He betrayed the public trust, lined his pockets, and now faces justice. Illinois deserves better. It’s time to turn the page and end the era of crooked politics for good.”