In February, a jury convicted Madigan, 83, of bribery conspiracy, wire fraud and other crimes. He was sentenced Friday to 7.5 years in federal prison and a $2.5 million fine.

Michael J. Madigan, who for decades was one of the most influential Democrats in Illinois politics, was convicted of conspiracy, bribery and wire fraud.

Michael Madigan, a former Illinois House speaker, was sentenced to seven and a half years in prison on June 13 for corruptly soliciting and receiving personal financial rewards for himself and his associates.