Carbondale Reporter

State Representative Paul Jacobs of Pomona has responded to the conviction of former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan on ten charges related to corruption. Jacobs emphasized the need for ethics reform in Illinois following Madigan's guilty verdicts on racketeering and bribery charges.

"Today, justice was served as former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan was found guilty of racketeering and bribery in federal court," said Jacobs. He highlighted Madigan's long-standing influence at the State Capitol and throughout Illinois, noting that his conviction confirms widespread beliefs about political corruption in the state.

Jacobs expressed a commitment to addressing these issues, stating, "We have a lot of work to do to get this state turned around. One of the major items we must address is ethics reform so we can finally rid our state of the embarrassment of public corruption." As a member of the Ethics & Elections Committee, he pledged to be an active advocate for fighting corruption and demanding reforms.

For additional information, individuals are encouraged to contact Representative Jacobs' office or visit his website.