Democrats deny motion to issue subpoenas, end legislative investigation into Speaker Madigan
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - The special legislative investigation into the bribery scheme surrounding House Speaker Mike Madigan is over. This comes as a final plea to issue subpoenas to Madigan and other key witnesses came up short. We are an investigative committee, said Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst). We, therefore, have the duty to use legal means and processes to seek the information we believe we need.
Members from both parties analyzed over 100 emails showing discussions between former lobbyist Mike McClain and key former executives at Commonwealth Edison. Mazzochi found several emails had clear evidence of abuse of power. She said they included threats from McClain to complete certain tasks for our friend otherwise known as Madigan.