Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey Resigns Amid Criticism

Illinois legislature's Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism

Illinois’ legislature soon will once again find itself without a legislative inspector general. Michael McCuskey will resign the watchdog post amid criticism about his ability to handle investigations. It’s the latest twist for a post that McCuskey’s two immediate predecessors described as “broken” and a “paper tiger.”

Illinois Legislative Inspector General Michael McCuskey resigns amid criticism

Illinois' legislature will once again soon find itself without a legislative inspector general. Michael McCuskey will resign that watchdog post amid criticism about his ability to handle investigations.

Legislative watchdog Mike McCuskey resigning in wake of complaints over handling of Benton harassment case

<p>Illinois’ top legislative watchdog is resigning in the wake of complaints over his handling of sexual harassment investigations that have roiled Springfield, including accusations from one complainant that the former judge <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/springfield/2026/07/31/harry-benton-report-legislative-inspector-general-speaker-chris-welch-sexual-harassment" target="_blank" ><u>didn’t take notes</u></a> or record thei…

Illinois’ top legislative ethics watchdog resigning following investigation into Springfield sexual harassment

The tenure of Michael McCuskey, the Illinois legislature's top ethics watchdog, has become clouded by recent controversy after his investigation determined a former state lawmaker’s sexual harassment of women violated state law.

Legislative Inspector General out after complaints of investigation practices

(The Center Square) – The position of Legislative Inspector General will be vacant, according to an announcement made Tuesday.