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New ethics reform law does not go far enough
Updated 6/28/2021 2:47 PM
Illinois can and should do better with the newly introduced ethics reform if we truly want change in the state.
According to UIC s 2021 ranking, Illinois is the third most corrupt state and Chicago is the most corrupt city in the country. To attempt reform, legislation tackling ethics has been passed and awaits Governor Pritzker s signature.
Yet, according to Springfield Legislative Inspector General Carol Pope, this legislation can limit the legislative inspector s power on personal character issues. She gave the example of former representative Nick Sauer, whose ex-girlfriend alleged he made a fake Instagram account to post revenge porn. Under the proposed legislation, the legislative inspector would not have jurisdiction to launch an investigation into this matter because it exists in the realm of his personal life.
UpdatedTue, May 4, 2021 at 1:19 pm CT
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A database compiled by the Associated Press found more than 100 state lawmakers across the country who have been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct since the start of the #MeToo movement. (Moab Republic/Shutterstock)
SPRINGFIELD, IL At least four former Illinois lawmakers are among the more than 100 across the country who have been accused of sexual harassment or misconduct during the four years since the #MeToo reckoning that began in 2017, according to data collected by The Associated Press.
One is awaiting trial on criminal charges, one was found to have behaved in a manner unbecoming of a legislator in violation of the Illinois Governmental Ethics Act and the third saw an inspector general s investigation into his conduct dismissed. Another former lawmaker was a subject in a sexual misconduct investigation last year but has not been criminally charged.
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By Greg Bishop - Illinois Radio Network
Taxpayers could be on the hook for the full monthly salary for three state lawmakers from one district for the month of February alone.
Illinois’ comptroller says the arcane state law must change. The law requires lawmakers to be paid for the full month even if they don t work the full month.
For the second time in less than a week, voters in former state Rep. Michael Madigan’s House district won’t get to select who should fill a vacancy. Madigan will.
State law says a vacancy in a House seat before the end of a term, it’s filled by officials from the political party the former officeholder is affiliated with. Madigan controls 53 percent of the vote for the party in the district.
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