Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is scheduled to report to federal prison today to begin serving a sentence of more than seven years for corruption.

Madigan reports to prison

What we know:

Madigan, 83, once the most powerful Democrat in Illinois politics, was convicted earlier this year on 10 counts of bribery, conspiracy, and wire fraud for using his political influence to benefit utility giant Commonwealth Edison.

Prosecutors said Madigan helped ensure passage of legislation favorable to ComEd in exchange for kickbacks, jobs, and contracts for his political allies.

A federal judge ordered Madigan to pay $2.5 million in restitution and denied his request to remain free during the appeal process, ruling in August that he must surrender by 2 p.m. on Oct. 13. It's not cl

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