(The Center Square) – A leading Republican at the Illinois Statehouse says he stepped down from the House ethics committee because of a lack of action.
Earlier this month, state Rep. Ryan Spain, R-Peoria, stood with former Democratic Gov. Pat Quinn to push for various ethics reforms. The push comes in the wake of the ComEd corruption scandal that’s resulted in convictions of four former utility officials and lobbyists.
Charges are pending against former House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, for what federal prosecutors allege was a nearly decade-long scheme of using his public office for personal gain. He faces trial later this year.
Spain said he stepped down from the House Ethics and Elections Committee.
“It’s been very disappointing to me and frustrating,” Spain said. “I have a lot respect for the chairman of that committee but I’ve actually volunteered to leave that committee to take on a different assignment
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