State government watchdogs remain far too tame

By Austin Berg

06/14/2018

Illinoisans shouldn’t have to wait for yet another humiliating scandal to fix what’s wrong here: Politicians should have no place in policing their own oversight.

TAGS: #metoo, Lou Lang, Mike Madigan, sexual harrassment

For Speaker Madigan, when do drips become a flood?

By Austin Berg

06/07/2018

A few brave souls have come forward with their stories about the behavior under Madigan’s dome. But how many still feel powerless?

TAGS: Alaina Hampton, Bruce Rauner, Kevin Quinn, Marty Quinn, Mike Madigan, sexual harrassment, Shaw Decremer, Tim Mapes

Madigan chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations

By Austin Berg

06/06/2018

Tim Mapes has resigned from his posts in Madigan’s office and the Democratic Party of Illinois after a fellow staff member accused him of sexual harassment.

TAGS: Mike Madigan, Scott Drury, sexual harrassment, Tim Mapes

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State government watchdogs remain far too tame

For Speaker Madigan, when do drips become a flood?

Madigan chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations

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