Longest-serving legislative leader in US history given 7 1/2 years in federal corruption case

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, who held the title of the longest-serving legislative leader in U.S. history, has been sentenced to 7½ years in prison and fined $2.5 million for federal corruption charges. The case marks a significant moment in Illinois politics, where Madigan wielded immense power for decades before his downfall.