Nicknamed the “Velvet Hammer” for his quiet but hard-nosed style, Madigan was convicted in February on 10 of 23 counts in a remarkable corruption trial that lasted four months. The case churned through 60 witnesses and mountains of documents, photographs, and taped conversations.

The stunning downward spiral of Michael Madigan’s political career ended ... 10 of 23 counts in a remarkable corruption trial that lasted four months. The case churned through 60 witnesses ...