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Spain Calls Out Springfield Corruption | Peoria News
State Rep. Ryan Spain is sounding the alarm on a toxic culture of corruption in Springfield, citing fresh scandals involving two Democratic lawmakers. Carol Ammons now faces federal charges for allegedly misusing state grants and campaign funds — claims she denies — while Harry Benton bowed out of his reelection bid after an inspector general’s probe prompted Speaker pressure. Spain argues elected officials must uphold a higher ethical standard, especially when handling taxpayer money, and points to Illinois’ history of corruption — from Madigan to Blagojevich — as proof systemic reform is…
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