Embattled Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval Resigns Amid Corruption Probe
Democrat Martin Sandoval announced his resignation from the Senate Wednesday, two months after his office and home were raided by the feds.
Democrat Martin Sandoval announced his resignation from the Senate Wednesday, two months after his office and home were raided by the feds.
In an email obtained by WBEZ, a confidant of powerful Democrat Michael Madigan directed an elite group of about 20 favored lobbyists.
The federal criminal investigation into ComEd and Exelon’s lobbying and hiring is touching some of Illinois’ most powerful pols.
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle asked Tobolski to resign for missing meetings. He blames health issues for his absence.
The power company paid $361,000 in 2017 and 2018 to a clout-heavy ex-lobbyist whose home was raided by the feds in May.
With ComEd’s contracting under federal investigation, WBEZ finds the utility hired numerous politically connected people and contractors.
Most firms representing the embattled power company in Springfield boast close ties to the state Democratic boss.
Jay Doherty disclosed Monday that he’s no longer working as a lobbyist for the giant power company.
Ald. Gilbert Villegas, Jr.’s company had a deal with the power company, which is facing a federal criminal probe.
Arroyo is facing a federal corruption charge for allegedly trying to bribe a state senator.