A House Investigative Committee looking into the Com-Ed bribery scheme is wrapping up without taking any action.
The committee was set up at the request of the GOP, alleging Speaker Madigan engaged in conduct unbecoming of a legislator when dealing with Com-Ed. It only met three times and heard from one witness.
Republican Representative Deanne Mazzochi of Westmont says there needs to be further investigation.
“If you can’t look at this pattern and practice and see and understand why Illinois is mired in corruption and problems I somehow even wonder if a federal indictment would change your mind in terms of some of you in this committee.”
Democrats, like Representative Chris Welch of Westchester, dismiss that idea.
“As I’ve said from day 1, this is nothing but politics. This is a sham show trial.”
Democrats argue that issuing subpoenas will put the federal investigation into the scandal in jeopardy. They voted to not take any action against the Speaker.
