Madigan is accused of using his power and influence to arrange for no-show jobs for his allies, and business for his own law firm.

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan testified in his corruption trial Wednesday that he was taken aback when then-Ald. Daniel Solis told him over the phone that the developers of a West Loop condo tower understood “the quid pro quo” of hiring Madigan’s law firm.

Team Valor International has asked its Facebook followers for advice on where the syndicate should race their latest acquisition – South African Equus champion Quid Pro Quo. The enthusiastic response to this call covers destinations as diverse as the Prix de la Arc de Triomphe, Dubai’s World Cup and the Hollywoodbets Durban July.

Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan was back on the witness stand on Wednesday, for a second day of questioning in his federal corruption trial.