(The Center Square) – Taxpayers could face a costly and lengthy path to justice as federal prosecutors work to convict one of the state's most powerful politicians on corruption charges.

Prosecutors alleged in a 22-count indictment last week that former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, used his elected office and political operations as part of a years-long criminal enterprise for personal gain.
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