House GOP Leader calls for Arroyo’s ouster

CHICAGO (AP) – The Republican leader of the Illinois House says he’ll seek the ouster of a Democratic lawmaker accused of bribery if he doesn’t resign by the end of the day.

Rep. Jim Durkin of Western Springs told reporters Monday that he feels “anger and utter disdain” at the bribery allegation against Rep. Luis Arroyo.

A federal complaint unsealed Monday accuses Arroyo of offering a state senator $2,500 a month to support his sweepstakes-related legislation.

Durkin says if Arroyo doesn’t quit by Monday evening, he’ll seek approval of a resolution for a special investigative House process that could end in Arroyo’s ouster. The same process was used in 2012 to remove former Democratic Rep. Derrick Smith who was later convicted of accepting a bribe.

Democrats who control the House must approve the resolution. A spokesman for Speaker Michael Madigan hasn’t responded to a request for comment.

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