New Book Explores Michael Madigan’s Rise and Fall
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Chicago Tribune reporter Ray Long has written a new book on Michael Madigan.
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long began covering the statehouse at the beginning of Michael Madigan’s historic reign as speaker of the House, and has unique insight into how he operated. Long discusses his new book “The House that Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois’ Velvet Hammer.”
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New Book Explores Michael Madigan’s Rise and Fall
Clip: 3/7/2022 | 6m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter Ray Long began covering the statehouse at the beginning of Michael Madigan’s historic reign as speaker of the House, and has unique insight into how he operated. Long discusses his new book “The House that Madigan Built: The Record Run of Illinois’ Velvet Hammer.”
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