The Illinois House will convene a special investigative committee after 11 House Republicans filed paperwork Friday.
House Speaker Emmanuel “Chris” Welch announced the committee late Friday afternoon, saying the House will follow its rules while it investigates Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Champaign.
A federal grand jury indicted Ammons last week on charges related to an alleged kickback scheme where state-funded grants were given to nonprofits in her district, two of which directly employed her daughter.
Welch said in a Friday statement that Ammons is entitled to due process, reflecting his previous answers about Ammons last week.
Welch appointed Democrat Assistant Majority Leader Curtis J. Tarver II to chair the committee, along with Assistant Majority Leader Jay Hoffman and Rep. Lilian Jimenez.
Republican Minority Leader Tony McCombie appointed Deputy Minority Leader Ryan Spain as spokesman, along with Assistant Minority Leader Dan Ugaste and Rep. Adam Niemerg.
The petition listing Rep. Ammons’ charges will only be made public after the first committee convenes.
Story from Illinois Radio Network
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