The Illinois House Republican Organization issued a statement lauding the jury’s decision to convict Madigan, calling it a “wake-up call for the majority party to finally dismantle Madigan’s corrupt machine.”
The group cited 13 Democratic state lawmakers who have accepted campaign contributions from Madigan’s political committees, including
- Terra Costa Howard ($1.6 million),
- Katie Stuart ($1.5 million),
- Suzanne Ness ($1.2 million),
- Michelle Mussman ($1.1 million),
- Joyce Mason ($1 million and
- Janet Yang Rohr ($1 million).
“This conviction is a step toward justice, but it is not enough,” the statement said. “The culture of corruption in Springfield did not start or end with Mike Madigan. Many members of the General Assembly benefited from his political operation, accepted his money, and enabled his reign. They must be held accountable.”
