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After 50 years as a state representative, Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan is resigning from the Illinois House of Representatives immediately.
Madigan served as speaker for over 30 years the longest run of any legislative leader in American history. A controversial politician, Madigan got his start in Chicago politics at a young age. Republicans blamed him for the state’s problems in campaigns, especially in the last decade that saw Madigan oversee two large income tax increases on Illinois taxpayers.
A master at politics, Madigan became wrapped up in multiple scandals in recent years. Close associates were accused of sexual harassment. Last year, he was implicated in a corruption scandal at Commonwealth Edison, which lead to many Democrats dropping their support for his leadership.
After 50 years as a state representative, Chicago Democrat Mike Madigan is resigning from the Illinois House of Representatives at the end of the month.
Michael Madigan Resigns From Illinois House Effective Immediately, A Month After Giving Up Speaker’s Gavel
CBS Chicago 2/19/2021 Syndicated Local – CBS Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) Little more than a month after surrendering the gavel as Speaker of the Illinois, Michael Madigan has resigned his seat as a state representative.
Initially, Madigan released a statement saying his resignation would be effective at the end of February. But Madigan has since issued a letter saying his resignation was effective immediately.
CBS 2 Political Investigator Dana Kozlov reported it is not clear why Madigan abruptly changed his resignation date. He declined an interview request.
“It has been my great honor to serve the people of Illinois as speaker of the House and state representative of the 22