02/14/25: The Madigan roller coaster, from beginning to end

Crain’s political columnist Greg Hinz and host Amy Guth unpack the saga of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s career, trial and verdict. Plus: Mayor Johnson begins housecleaning with aviation, emergency management, police accountability chiefs; Civic Federation says state should extend sales tax to services; Deere shares fall on farm slump as tariffs threaten demand; and Ravinia Festival to undergo a $75 million renovation.

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Get a head start on your workday with the stories that matter most. Listen to our roundup of essential Chicago headlines and analysis from Crain’s reporters and host Amy Guth.