CHICAGO – Welcome to the first installment of Continuing Corruption, a glimpse at the longstanding history of corruption among Illinois Democrats. With the ComEd Four being held accountable for their actions earlier this year, it’s time to look at the many other Illinois Democrats embroiled in legal scandals.

This week we’re focusing on Democrat Sen. Emil Jones III who was indicted for taking a $5,000 bribe from a red-light camera company, SafeSpeed LLC. But that’s not all! Jones is also accused of lying to the FBI about the scheme. Just par for the course for Illinois Democrats.

Of course, he is not the only Democrat being indicted for taking handouts from SafeSpeed in return for protection from the legislative regulations…Former Crestwood Mayor Louis Presta, former Worth Township Supervisor John O’Sullivan, and former Oakbrook Terrace Mayor Tony Ragucci are just some of the names tangled up in the scandal.

Jones III, son of former Illinois Senate President Emil Jones Jr., plead not guilty in the case, and remains a sitting State Senator despite calls from the Governor for his resignation.

It’s no wonder why only 44% of U.S. adults trust their elected officials and candidates running for office. As the people of Illinois endure record inflation, rising crime, and smaller paychecks, they deserve accountability, not Democrats gleefully stuffing their pockets and breaking the very laws they’re entrusted to uphold.

Illinois families deserve leadership, not lawlessness. Republicans are ready to pave the way for accountability and restore common-sense legislation in Springfield. With the upcoming 2024 election cycle, we need to drain the Democratic swamp that’s had a chokehold on this state for far too long.

Stay tuned for next week’s edition of our corruption series, where we are exposing the Illinois Democrats who have let us all down.

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