What got Lee Daniels into trouble is the combining of political and legislative leadership posts. Part of the early reforms under Tom Cross’s leadership involves separating those functions.
From McQueary’s column:
State Reps. Skip Saviano of Chicago, David Wirsing of Sycamore, Bill Mitchell of Forsyth and Carol Pankau of Roselle will handle the purse strings.
Saviano is an especially interesting choice. He has been known for his explosive temper under Lee Daniels and questionable ties. Fox-Henhouse problem.
McQueary also reports this nugget:
A puzzle
Why was former Sen. William Shaw huddled in a corner with one of his Nov. 5 opponents, Thornton Police Chief Phillip Arnold Jr., last week in Springfield?They won’t say. Neither could be reached Friday.
But isn’t it fascinating that Shaw and Arnold met in a lonely Springfield tavern for more than an hour, apparently engaged in deep conversation? Arnold ? the same guy who likely pulled votes away from the winner, Rev. James Meeks.
What’s that about strange bedfellows?
Perhaps Ryan had a position for Arnold too?