Illinois House Republicans

06/13/2025 | News release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 21:27

Leader McCombie responds to former Speaker Michael Madigan sentencing

Illinois House Minority Leader Tony McCombie issued the following statement in response to former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan being sentenced to 7.5 years in prison, a $2.5 million fine, and 3 years probation for being found guilty of bribery and other corruption charges.

"Today's sentencing of former Speaker Mike Madigan is a stark and shameful reminder of the corruption that has plagued Illinois government for far too long. Justice was served-but the damage to public trust runs deep. Sentences like this matter. They are designed to deter bad behavior and prove that no one is above the law.

But deterrence isn't enough-we need action. That means passing real, enforceable reforms-not more political theater. I'm calling on Democrats to stop the stall tactics and join us in advancing common-sense, bipartisan ethics reforms. The people of Illinois deserve better than backroom deals and broken trust.

Let's show the public that integrity still matters in Illinois."

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