CHICAGO – Despite a growing number of politicians from without and within the state party he leads calling for his resignation, Illinois Democrat Party Chairman and Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan isn't going anywhere.
In response to a request from Crain's Greg Hinz, Speaker Madigan's office said Monday. "I have no plans to resign."
The statement went on – emphasizing that the Speaker insists he's done nothing wrong and is cooperating with authorities.
“As I’ve said, I have never made a legislative decision with improper motives, and any claim otherwise is unfounded,” Madigan asserted in a comment relayed through a press aide. “I will continue to lead the effort to defeat Donald Trump, defend our Senate seat, expand the Illinois congressional delegation and the majorities in the Illinois House and Senate. I am cooperating fully with authorities.”
While his Democrat Party has a super-majority in the Illinois House and the Illinois Senate, Madigan wants more – more – more.
Madigan was referred to as "Public Official A" in a federal bribery investigation that has caused ComEd to pay $200 M in fines. The investigation continues.
The US Attorney's Office says between 2011-2019, "ComEd arranged for various associates of (Madigan) including (Madigan's) political allies and individuals who performed political work for him to obtain jobs, vendor subcontracts, and monetary payments.." even when they performed little or no work.
The charges will be dropped if ComEd meets certain conditions and pays the fine. If the company does not completely perform or fulfill its obligations to the U.S. in the next three years or violates the agreement, it could face an additional fee between $240 million and $480 million.
