CHICAGO - On Feb 12, 2025, Mike Madigan, the leader of the Illinois Democrat party was found guilty of 10 counts including bribery and wire fraud. His influence shaped more than half a century of Democrat politics in Illinois, and nearly all Democrats in power today have been helped by Madigan money and influence in some way.

ILGOP Chair Kathy Salvi released the following statement:

“Mike Madigan, the long-time leader of the Illinois Democrat Party, now faces accountability from decades of fleecing Illinois’ taxpayers. The Illinois Democrat Party is no stranger to corruption and putting its own interest above the Prairie State but it doesn’t have to be this way. Most Democrat elected officials will pretend today that they condemn Madigan but their history proves otherwise. Make no mistake: nearly every Democrat in Illinois has benefitted from Madigan’s corruption in some way, and they have all been willing to sell their souls for hefty donations and the support of the political machine Madigan built. While we have a long way to go to recover from more than half a century of Madigan’s corruption, today is a great day for the people of Illinois.”