Mike Madigan and Mike McClain have known each other since they both were state representatives in the 1970s, but their decades of friendship is now strained in the face of multiple corruption charges.

After 40 days of testimony, former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan co-defendant Mike McClain Thursday rested his defense in their federal corruption trial. Attorneys for the former speaker, however,

The brief remark offered the greatest public glimpse into the relationship between the two men, aside from their body language in the courtroom of U.S. District Judge John Blakey, since they found themselves on trial for a racketeering conspiracy.