Third Illinois Ethics Watchdog in Recent Years Resigns Amid Complaints

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September 13th, 2026

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Illinois legislative inspector general Michael Mukasey has resigned following accusations that he failed to properly document an investigation into a former state lawmaker accused of sexual harassment. Center Square Illinois reporter Sean Reid discusses the vacancy, Republican lawmakers' renewed push for ethics reforms including subpoena power for the inspector general's office, and separate allegations involving Democratic state Rep. Amy Murray-Briel.

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