East Central Reporter

State Representative Chris Miller of Illinois has responded to the guilty verdict of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan. In a statement, Miller reflected on his experience during his first term when Madigan was still in power. "During my first term in the Illinois House, Michael Madigan was still our Speaker, having held the position for nearly four decades. It was clear that things in Springfield ran exactly how the Madigan Machine wanted them to run—he controlled everything," he stated.

Miller criticized Madigan's long tenure and influence over state policies, which he believes have negatively impacted communities and the legislative process. "For decades, Madigan held an immense amount of power, orchestrating policies and decisions that have left lasting negative impacts on our communities, our economy, and the integrity of our legislative process," Miller said.

He emphasized the importance of accountability among public officials following this conviction. "This conviction is a wake-up call to all public officials about the responsibilities we carry and the trust that the people of Illinois place in us. Our constituents deserve legislators committed to serving the public good, not individuals or interest groups with backroom agendas that do not align with the needs and values of our citizens."

For further information, constituents are encouraged to contact Representative Miller’s office or visit his website.

Representative Chris Miller serves Illinois’ 101st House District, which includes parts of Coles County and portions of Champaign, Douglas, and Vermilion Counties along the I-57 corridor.