"Former Madigan Chief of Staff Timothy Mapes Faces Perjury Trial, Sheds Light on State Politics"

Politics quickly took center stage during the jury selection for the federal perjury trial of Tim Mapes, former top aide to Illinois politician Michael Madigan. Prospective jurors revealed their connections to former state representatives and AT&T, a company involved in a corruption scandal related to Madigan. One potential juror expressed distrust for Madigan and was subsequently dismissed. Mapes is accused of lying to grand jurors to protect Madigan in a corruption case. The trial will continue with opening statements once the jury is selected.