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Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan is no longer a lawyer after the Illinois Supreme Court officially disbarred him this week

The disbarment stems from Madigan’s conviction in February on 10 federal corruption charges, including bribery.

The former speaker has already served more than a month in a West Virginia federal prison — with 89 more to go on his term, though he’ll likely serve less than that.

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CHICAGO — Nearly six decades after becoming a lawyer, former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan has been disbarred following his convictions on federal corruption charges — including bribery — earlier this year.

The longtime Democratic power broker, known for his fastidiousness,

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