SPRINGFIELD, IL — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Thursday called for two state lawmakers to resign over accusations against them, including a senator who has been charged with bribery by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Pritzker issued a statement Thursday morning saying that State Sen. Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) and Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) should resign “in the best interests of their constituents”. Jones was charged with federal bribery charges following a three-year investigation involving his connection with red light camera company SafeSpeed LLC.
Hastings has been accused by his wife of putting her in a headlock and repeatedly slamming her into a door, according to police records obtained by news outlets. Hastings has said the allegations are false and is suing the Village of Frankfort, claiming the police report from the June 2021 allegation was leaked.
In his statement on Thursday, Pritzker called for his fellow Democrats to resign and said integrity is essential to public service.
“Corruption for personal gain and abuse in private or public is unacceptable,” the governor said. “Illinoisans deserve to have elected leaders who are focused on representing them — not on holding office when facing serious and credible charges.
He continued: “Sen. Jones is accused of accepting bribes. And Senator Hastings is accused of abusing women. They should answer the charges and...
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