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Pritzker calls for 2 state senators to resign amid misconduct allegations

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Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Tinley Park) is accused of domestic abuse with his estranged wife and harassment of his former chief of staff. The Executive Director of the Illinois Environmental Council also came forward to tell reporters that Hastings was hostile towards her during negotiations on energy bills he sponsored. Sen. Emil Jones III ( D-Chicago) was indicted Tuesday for allegedly accepting bribes to change a proposal in 2019 that required state traffic studies for red light cameras.

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Michael Hastings to resign

Gov. J.B. Pritzker has called for the resignation of two Democratic state senators, one facing federal bribery charges and the other facing questions about his treatment of women.

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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abc 7 Chicago

State Senator Emil Jones III pleads not guilty to bribery charges; Pritzker calls for resignation

Illinois State Senator Emil Jones III pleaded not guilty to federal bribery charges as Governor JB Pritzker has called for his resignation.

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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Chicago Sun Times

Pritzker calls for state Sen. Emil Jones III to resign amid federal bribery charges

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Thursday that state Sen. Emil Jones III — and another state senator facing accusations he abused women — should formally resign from the Illinois Senate.

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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NBC Chicago

Pritzker Calls for 2 State Senators to Resign Amid Recent Allegations

A day after state Sen. Emil Jones III announced his resignation from leadership and committee chair positions amid federal bribery charges, Gov. J.B. Pritzker...

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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WGN 9

Pritzker calls for 2 state senators to resign amid misconduct allegations

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker has called on two Democratic Senators to relinquish their seats in office. This week, state Senator Emil Jones III (D-Chicago) was charged with federal obstruction of justice after lying to the FBI about taking money from SafeSpeed, an automatic traffic safety systems company, to kill legislation requiring traffic studies for automated camera systems. Cook County judge faces domestic violence charg…

2 years ago·Chicago, United States

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Pritzker urges 2 embattled state senators to resign in wake of alleged corruption and domestic scandals

A day after state Sen. Emil Jones III announced his resignation from leadership and committee chair positions amid federal bribery charges, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he and another troubled state senator should formally resign from the Illinois Senate.

2 years ago·Philadelphia, United States

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Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Michael Hastings to resign

Gov. J.B. Pritzker calls on Democratic state Sens. Emil Jones III and Michael Hastings to resign

State Senator Emil Jones III pleads not guilty to bribery charges; Pritzker calls for resignation

State Senator Emil Jones III pleads not guilty to bribery charges; Pritzker calls for resignation

Pritzker calls for state Sen. Emil Jones III to resign amid federal bribery charges

Pritzker calls for state Sen. Emil Jones III to resign amid federal bribery charges

Pritzker Calls for 2 State Senators to Resign Amid Recent Allegations

Pritzker Calls for 2 State Senators to Resign Amid Recent Allegations

Pritzker calls for 2 state senators to resign amid misconduct allegations

Pritzker calls for 2 state senators to resign amid misconduct allegations

Pritzker urges 2 embattled state senators to resign in wake of alleged corruption and domestic scandals

Pritzker urges 2 embattled state senators to resign in wake of alleged corruption and domestic scandals

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