More House Democrats drop support for Madigan, putting his decades-long hold on speaker’s post in peril

As reported by the Chicago Tribune.

ComEd's parent company, Exelon, is the country's largest nuclear power utility. In 2016, many of the same corporate and political players now implicated in the current alleged bribery scandal, were also involved in the passage of a $2.35 billion nuclear bailout bill, at ratepayer expense, to prop up operations at three dangerously age-degraded atomic reactors in IL.

Madigan speaks out on indictment of key confidant and allies as defense lawyers in bribery case blame overzealous prosecutors

As reported by the Chicago Tribune.

ComEd's parent company, Exelon, is the country's largest nuclear power utility. In 2016, many of the same corporate and political players now implicated in the current alleged bribery scandal, were also involved in the passage of a $2.35 billion nuclear bailout bill, at ratepayer expense, to prop up operations at three dangerously age-degraded atomic reactors in IL.

Madigan denies wrongdoing in wake of latest indictments

As reported by A.D. Quig at Crain's Chicago Business.

ComEd's parent company, Exelon, is the country's largest nuclear power utility. In 2016, many of the same corporate and political players now implicated in the current alleged bribery scandal, were also involved in the passage of a $2.35 billion nuclear bailout bill, at ratepayer expense, to prop up operations at three dangerously age-degraded atomic reactors in IL.

Ex-ComEd CEO, 3 others indicted

Defendants include former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain

As reported by Crain's Chicago Business.

Exelon Nuclear enjoyed a $2.35 billion, ratepayer-funded nuclear power bailout for dangerously old reactors, in Dec. 2016. IL House Speaker Madigan, implicated in the bribery scheme described in the article, was central to Exelon's lobbying success in the nuclear bailout scheme. Exelon has sought additional nuclear bailouts since, including currently.

Madigan confidant and ex-ComEd CEO charged with bribery in lobbying scheme

Named in the indictment are Madigan friend Michael McClain, ex-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore as well as former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker and Jay Doherty, the ex-president of the City Club.

As reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.