Former ComEd lobbyist John Hooker was sentenced to 18 months in prison for his part in a scheme to illegally influence former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is trying to stay out of prison.

Chris Hotaling, a member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group with 16 years of experience as a federal prosecutor, said this case marks a major moment in holding powe...