Michelle Gallardo

A north suburban animal shelter celebrated its reopening seven months after a devastating flood displaced more than 100 dogs and cats, many of whom nearly lost their lives.

With the four-month trial now in the rearview mirror, a juror from the Michael Madigan trial explained why they were able to convict the former speaker on some counts, but not others.

The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan continues.

Mike Madigan news: Jury in federal corruption trial of former Illinois House speaker heads home for 7th day without verdict

The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan continues.

The federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan continues.

Jurors held their first full day of deliberations on Thursday in former Illinois Speaker Mike Madigan's corruption trial.

The government wrapped up their rebuttal Wednesday afternoon. The jury was receiving final instructions on deliberations from the judge.

Madigan's co-defendant Michael McClain's defense gave closing arguments Tuesday.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan's defense team wrapped up their final presentation to the jury on Monday.