(The Center Square) – The jury is set to resume deliberations Monday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago.
Jurors deliberated for less than five hours Friday at the Everett McKinley Dirksen U.S. Courthouse before they wrapped up for the weekend. Deliberations began last Wednesday afternoon in a trial that began with jury selection Oct. 8.
St. Xavier University Professor David Parker said there is value in the proceedings.
“You know, it brings a lot of things to light. I always say sunlight is the best disinfectant,” Parker told The Center Square.
“So in one way it’s great, you know, it’s showing that there is concern. There are actions being taken. It informs people of
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