Elected officials in Illinois can continue to use campaign funds to pay for their legal defense against allegations of corruption, the Illinois Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
Sigcho-Lopez brought the legal challenge after his disgraced predecessor Ald. Danny Solis used $220,000 from the 25th Ward Regular Democratic Organization, which Solis controlled, to cover legal fees to Foley & Lardner LLP in May 2019, according to records filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections.
The Supreme Court affirmed the Illinois State Board of Elections decision that found Solis’ use of campaign funds to pay legal fees was a proper expenditure “incurred to defray the customary and reasonable expenses of an officeholder in connection with the performance of governmental and public service functions” in accordance with state law.
. The indictment alleges that Madigan suggested to Solis that he could arrange for Gov. J.B. Pritzker to appoint Solis to a state position. Madigan has pleaded not guilty.
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