CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Illinois issued the following news release: A federal jury in Chicago today convicted former Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives MICHAEL J. MADIGAN on conspiracy and bribery charges for using his official position to corruptly solicit and receive personal financial rewards for himself and his associates. Madigan, 82, of Chicago, was convicted on ten counts against him, including one count of more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Feb. 12 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Secretary Naig Recognizes Conservation Leaders at Iowa Agribusiness Showcase # Awards presented to Iowa Soybean Association conservation agronomist and recently retired GROWMARK leader ALTOONA, Iowa (Feb. 12, 2025) - Iowa Secretary of Agriculture Mike Naig presented the Secretary's Ag Leader Award for Conservation to two individuals who have demonstrated significant leadersh more PR