Martin Sandoval

Architect of Illinois gas tax hike resigns committee chairmanship amid federal probe

By Vincent Caruso
10/11/2019
State Sen. Martin Sandoval has resigned as chairman of the powerful Illinois Senate Transportation Committee, weeks after federal authorities raided Sandoval’s home and offices as part of an ongoing corruption probe.

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