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Intentionally weak government oversight gives Illinois public officials cover for corruption

By | dpetrella@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune and | gpratt@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune
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Carol Pope, a retired prosecutor and judge, resigned as inspector general for the Illinois General Assembly after lawmakers rejected her calls for more autonomy and instead placed new restrictions on her office. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
Carol Pope, a retired prosecutor and judge, resigned as inspector general for the Illinois General Assembly after lawmakers rejected her calls for more autonomy and instead placed new restrictions on her office. (E. Jason Wambsgans/Chicago Tribune)
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A key factor in Illinois’ pervasive political corruption is weak oversight that prevents meaningful accountability for elected officials.
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