Shimkus Joins Other Republican Illinois Congressmen in Protesting Early Release of Blagojevich

Republican members of Illinois' Congressional delegation including local Congressman John Shimkus have issued a statement opposing any early release by President Trump of former Illinois Governor Rod Blagojevich.

Here's the statement: 

"It's important that we take a strong stand against pay-to-play politics, especially in Illinois where four of our last eight Governors have gone to federal prison for public corruption. Commuting the sentence of Rod Blagojevich, who has a clear and documented record of egregious corruption, sets a dangerous precedent and goes against the trust voters place in elected officials. We stand by our letter and urge the President to not commute Rod Blagojevich's sentence."

Shimkus was joined by Republicans Rodney Davis, Mike Bost, Adam Kinzinger and Darin LaHood in issuing the statement.