Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert

State Rep. Dennis Hastert savors his Congressional victory at his campaign office in the Baker Hotel in St. Charles, Ill. on Nov. 5, 1986.

(Don Casper / Chicago Tribune)

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April 5, 2016 10 PM PT

Former U.S. House Speaker Dennis Hastert through the years.

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert walks through the U.S. Capitol building, August 4, 2004 in Washington D.C. flanked by security and members of his staff. Hastert had held the position of Speaker for 6 years and recently wrote a book detailing his life and career.

(Steven Rosenberg / Chicago Tribune)