
Madigan indictment underscores need for tougher ethics reforms
SPRINGFIELD – State Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Cherry Valley) issued a public statement in response to the March 2 announcement by federal officials of a 22-count indictment of former House Speaker Michael Madigan of Chicago on public corruption charges. “Another day, another federal indictment of a former Democrat lawmaker from Chicago. It should come as no surprise. Illinois has a long