ALTON, IL –State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement following the sentencing former longtime Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan, who received 7.5 years in prison and a $2.5 million fine for wire fraud and bribery charges.
“I never thought I would see the day that the most powerful Speaker in the country would be held accountable for the damage he did to Illinois over his decades of control. The Illinois Democrat’s King has fallen, and all Illinoisans can be relieved that the man who was allowed to rule, unfettered, for 50 years has been brought to justice. Unfortunately, Illinois has been permanently harmed by his actions and current Democrat leadership still plays by Madigan’s playbook.”
Rep. Amy Elik serves the constituents of the 111th district, which includes a portion of Madison County.