Michael Madigan resigns from Illinois House after being ousted as speaker
Source: Chicago Tribune
State Rep. Michael Madigan on Thursday announced his resignation from the Illinois House after representing a Southwest Side district for a half-century, the majority of that time as the powerful speaker.
Madigan remains chairman of the state Democratic Party.
Madigan, whose resignation is effective at the end of February, was dethroned in January as speaker as a sprawling federal corruption probe grew closer, with Commonwealth Edison admitting in federal court last year that it engaged in a yearslong bribery scheme aimed at currying his favor. Madigan has not been charged and has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing or knowledge of the scheme.
“It’s no secret that I have been the target of vicious attacks by people who sought to diminish my many achievements lifting up the working people of Illinois,” Madigan said in a statement. “The fact is, my motivation for holding elected office has never wavered. I have been resolute in my dedication to public service and integrity, always acting in the interest of the people of Illinois.”
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