Dennis Hastert, former US speaker from Illinois convicted in hush money case, dies

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Original Load Date Oct. 5, 2026, 9 a.m.
Last Updated Oct. 5, 2026, 9 a.m.
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CHICAGO (WLS) -- Former U.S. Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert who served time in prison for a hush money case, has died at age 84 The Kendall County Coroner's Office confirmed Hastert died over the weekend from natural causes. The Republican from Illinois served as the speaker of the U.S, Hous...