Madigan defense rests

Michael Madigan’s landmark corruption trial is one step closer to finishing.  Attorneys for the former Illinois House Speaker formally rested their case yesterday.  There was a brief rebuttal case from prosecutors, who then also rested.  Jurors are expected to return next Wednesday to begin hearing closing arguments.  The Chicago Democrat and co-defendant Michael McClain face charges accusing them of conspiring to participate in an array of bribery and extortion schemes.