Three months after his trial ended in a hung jury, ex-AT&T Illinois boss Paul La Schiazza’s bid for acquittal was denied Thursday by a federal judge, who ruled that prosecutors had shown ample evidence of a quid pro quo scheme to bribe then-House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Jurors in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza heard from more than a dozen witnesses over four days. Key players in the alleged scheme included Michael McClain, Madigan’s longtime friend who is now on trial with him in a related case,

Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza faces trial developments over bribery allegations tied to Speaker Madigan.

Ex-state Rep. Eddie Acevedo must testify in Madigan's trial despite dementia concerns, as ordered by a federal judge.

Government attorneys are wrapping up their case with a focus on AT&T and former state Rep. Eddie Acevedo, D-Chicago, at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain.