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Legislative I.G. has financial ties to Madigan, other lawmakers

From the BGA

BY ANDREW SCHROEDTER AND PATRICK REHKAMP

The Illinois General Assembly’s recently appointed acting legislative inspector general has a resume that includes stints as a state’s attorney, U.S. attorney and top aide to then-Gov. Jim Edgar.

It’s a mix of political and prosecutorial experience legislators say was key to choosing J. William Roberts for the job. But it also could raise questions about his ability to impartially investigate Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, and other legislators to whom he has ties.

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