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Michael Madigan

Michael Madigan

Attorney; born April 19, 1942, in Chicago; graduate of the University of Notre Dame and Loyola University Law School; House Majority Leader, 80th and 81st General Assemblies; House Minority Leader, 82nd and 89th General Assemblies; Speaker of the House, 83rd to 88th General Assemblies and 90th to 98th General Assemblies; married (wife, Shirley), has three daughters, one son, and three granddaughters.  

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Michael Madigan
Michael Madigan
stated on October 31, 2017 a committee hearing
"The Legislative Ethics Commission continues to function."
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By Matt Dietrich • November 9, 2017
Michael Madigan
Michael Madigan
stated on August 8, 2016 a press release
"Gonzales’ losing campaign against me last spring was funded with more than $1 million from supporters and allies of Governor Bruce Rauner."
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By Kevin Hoffman • August 18, 2016
Michael Madigan
Michael Madigan
stated on August 1, 2016 Interview with WSIU and WBBM, published Aug. 1.
"Bruce Rauner is of record that he will fully support the Trump candidacy. It's documented. It’s available." 
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By Marc Filippino • August 10, 2016
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