Collins brought up how Solis asked Madigan for help finding a state board position in 2018. Solis himself testified that he feigned his interest in a state board job as part of his undercover work.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Amarjeet Bhachu grilled Madigan about why he’d agreed to forward Solis’ name to newly elected Gov. JB Pritzker in the fall of 2018 for consideration to a high-paying ...

When Solis later asked Madigan what would happen if Madigan were to recommend him in 2018 for a state board seat, Madigan told him "you'd come in as [the future Governor's] recommendation ...