Peoria Standard

Former U.S. Senate candidate Allison Salinas sees ex-Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan's indictment as a historic opportunity for Republicans.

"Today is a historical day for the people of Illinois! Michael Madigan was indicted today on 22 counts and 6 other individuals are to be indicted as well," Salinas posted on Facebook. "Along with Madigan, Pritzker was linked to Madigan's charges. The dominoes are falling ladies and gentlemen and NOW is the time if there ever was a better time, for the people to rise together. Let's do this Patriots! We are getting our state back in 2022!!!!"

Part of the 106-pages indictment read: "MADIGAN explained that he would assist Alderman A in obtaining an appointment to a State board by “go[ing] to [the future Governor of the State of Illinois]. That’s what I would do. . . . So you’d come in as [the future Governor’s] recommendation.”  

Pritzker denied those accusations. 

“The governor does not recall Michael Madigan ever asking him to consider Danny Solis for any position," a Pritzker spokesman said in a statement.

Madigan is facing a 22-count federal indictment on charges of bribery and racketeering.

Madigan has denied all allegations.

“I adamantly deny these accusations and look back proudly on my time as an elected official, serving the people of Illinois,” Madigan said in a statement. 

Salinas announced she was pulling out of the Senate race on a live Facebook post March 13.