Michael Madigan resigns

Madigan relieved to be done with it all

Published by admin on Sun, 02/21/2021 - 2:44pm

"The 22nd District is a garden," then-House Speaker Michael Madigan told reporters several years ago when asked about his House district. Some thought it was funny, but he was serious. And he's most definitely the head gardener.
I've often said that Madigan, who officially resigned from the House on Feb. 18 after more than 50 years in office, ran the Speaker's office like he ran his ward and district offices. So, the House was an even bigger garden than his home turf.

Madigan resigns from Illinois House

Published by admin on Thu, 02/18/2021 - 11:20am

SPRINGFIELD — Former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, 78, announced Thursday his immediate resignation from the state House of Representatives after 50 years in office.
“I leave office at peace with my decision and proud of the many contributions I’ve made to the state of Illinois, and I do so knowing I’ve made a difference,” Madigan wrote in a lengthy emailed statement.
His current term, which he won in November, ends in January 2023.