Illinois LIG Resigns, Says Post Has No Enforcement Power

Vandalia, IL, USA / Vandalia Radio

Jul 20, 2021 | 5:59 AM

(Springfield, IL) — The Illinois Legislative Inspector General says she resigned because legislation doesn’t allow the LIG any enforcement power. Carol Pope told a Springfield television station that her position is a “paper tiger,” and lacks the power to hold legislator’s accountable. She sent her letter of resignation to the Legislative Ethics Commission last Wednesday. Pope objects to the requirement that the LIG must go to the LEC to get permission to open an investigation, and that the target is often on that committee.

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