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• Michael Madigan was elected to as the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in January 2007, for the 95th General Assembly. He has led the position of the Speaker of the House since 1983. His daughter is Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan.Official Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan

  On December 15, 2008, Madigan announced the formation of a committee to impeach Governor Blagojevich. Governor Blagojevich was arrested on federal corruption charges on December 9, 2008. Blagojevich has ignored calls to resign since his arrest.Cbs4.com: Illinois Politicians Issue Fresh Calls for Governor Rod Blagojevich... (December 15, 2008)

• Fast Facts

  1. Born: April 19, 1942Official Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  2. Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
  3. Political party: Democrat
  4. Attended St. Adrian Grammar School
  5. St. Ignatius College PrepOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  6. Graduated from University of Notre DameOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  7. Graduated from Loyola University Law School in ChicagoOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  8. Spouse: Shirley MadiganOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  9. Children: Three daughters and a sonOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan
  10. Daughter Lisa Madigan is the Attorney General of IllinoisOfficial Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan

• Illinois House Speaker

  Michael Madigan became the Speaker of the Illinois House of Representatives in 1983. He was reelected to the position most recently in January 2007. Madigan was elected to serve as the House Democratic Leader in 1981 and in 1995. From 1977 to 1980 he was the Illinois House Majority Leader.Official Site: Illinois House Democrats : Michael J. Madigan

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