Campaign finance records reveal more than 60 sitting state representatives have received nearly $15 million from the state’s most powerful politician over the course of their careers. In turn, they often give him one of the most important votes he needs to maintain power: the vote for speaker of the House.

More than 60 sitting state representatives have received money from Madigan over the course of their careers, totaling around $15 million.

Mautino might not be corrupt. But his conduct mirrored that of a person engaging in corrupt behavior.

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.