Local Lawmakers React To Madigan Indictment

Brian Stewart – State Senator

State Sen. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) 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.

"Is it any surprise Illinoisans have such little faith in their state government leaders? One more case of one more former public official betraying the public trust," Stewart said. "It is unfortunate that despite our best efforts, we had to wait and rely on the Feds to address the public corruption rampant in our state. While federal in...