Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) released the following statement in response to today’s jury conviction of the former Illinois Speaker on public corruption charges:
“The jury has spoken, and the deeply entrenched culture of corruption that has dictated public policy at the expense of Illinois taxpayers must be addressed. Accountability and transparency in public policy decisions are non-negotiable and reforming the legislative process must be a top priority in this legislative session. We will continue to advocate for our aggressive ethics reform proposals to help restore trust with the People of Illinois.”