Ashby did not respond to multiple efforts by WBEZ to reach him for comment, including emails, social media and calls to the state agency where he has a contract, a church where he also works and the Pritzker campaign. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. "The administration's general counsel referred this email to the appropriate investigatory authority, who will make a determination about what next steps can be taken," Pritzker spokeswoman Emily Bittner said. An attorney for Madigan did not comment. how close he was to the speaker and making assumptions based on that,” the source said. Pritzker sounded upset, according to a high-level source close to the governor. "Please do not let them fire him, my God in heaven," McClain wrote to Hannig, who is a former Democratic state representative and also was a senior member of Madigan's leadership team. Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (left) and Gov. The governor told Caprara he wouldn’t stand for it — and he called it sexist. Mayor Lori Lightfoot released a plan Tuesday that takes a long-term approach to solving the city's entrenched gun violence. In the … I then practiced Law and lobbied until I recently retired in 2016, sort of,” McClain wrote. But despite the bad blood, McClain continued to reach out to members of the governor’s staff after Pritzker’s inauguration about issues that affected his hometown of Quincy. Neither Jones nor his wife returned calls. The agency he worked for at that time would not say. E-mails obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times from a Freedom of Information Act request show McClain recommended candidates to become the state’s director of aging, for the head of the Quincy Veterans Home and for the director of land management at the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. “It was a very clear directive about just how little access McClain had to the governor’s staff,” a second source close to the governor said. Two months after leaving state government, Ashby landed on the Pritzker's campaign payroll, records show. 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McClain, 69, of Quincy, has not been the type of lobbyist who calls Springfield news conferences. I was a Legislator from 1972 to 1983. In an email last summer, a police official reported that its counter-terrorism bureau started a pilot drone program using forfeiture proceeds — money and other assets seized in connection to criminal investigations. Neither Madigan nor McClain has been charged, and the speaker has denied any wrongdoing. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. That’s when low- and moderate-income families who qualify, based on children’s ages, will start receiving monthly payments of $250 or $300 that will continue through December. The bride, a relative, excluded the 30-year-old man as part of her ‘no children’ policy. There is no love lost between high-level staffers in Pritzker’s office and McClain: “McClain always represented himself as somebody who had a lot of power and influence on people, legislators and other folks,” the source said. Despite losing his re-election bid in 1982, McClain's fortunes skyrocketed. Chicago police detectives investigate the scene where a number of people were shot in a city park in Chicago in 2013. Pat Quinn’s staff references a … To the governor’s office, the behind-the-scenes rumblings — an effort to dethrone Caprara — was a sign McClain “clearly thinks he has a lot of power,” the source said. Y Huh/Associated Press "The governor's expectation is that all state employees will meet the highest ethical standards for their conduct, and anyone who does not meet that standard will be disciplined to the full extent of the law.". People eat outside of a restaurant in Skokie, Ill., Thursday, June 18, 2020. Campaign signs near an early voting site in DuPage County. As rumblings of the federal investigation get louder, questions remain as to whether McClain — one of Madigan’s most trusted advisers — is acting on behalf of the speaker or on his own. McClain is the former state lawmaker who went on to become one of the state's most powerful lobbyists, in no small part because of his extremely close relationship with the House Speaker. Many of the illegal payments allegedly were arranged by downstate lobbyist Michael McClain, a key confidant and adviser at the center of the probe, according to … A man was fatally shot in the 3400 block of West 18th Street. It's not clear what Ashby was accused of or if he ever faced disciplinary action by the state. J.B. Pritzker’s office after orchestrating behind-the-scenes efforts to oust the gov’s pick for chief of staff, sources say. The former employee McClain lobbied for was Forrest Ashby, and it's unclear if Ashby knew about McClain's intervention. hide caption. For her part, Caprara felt the speaker would come to her if he had an issue, the source said. After decades under Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan’s rule, Illinois is corroding from his concentration of power. (State records) McClain also was a ComEd lobbyist after serving as a state representative from western Illinois. By Rich Miller. An investigation following a mass shooting on the Southwest Side revealed three soldiers stationed in Tennessee allegedly were engaging in an illegal gun pipeline to Chicago. Two weeks before Anne Caprara stepped into one of the highest profile political roles of her life, she got a call from Gov. Patrick Smith/WBEZ responsive: true, Mike McClain, a former top lobbyist and close adviser to House Speaker Mike Madigan, was blacklisted from Gov. McClain shut down his lucrative Springfield lobbying practice and announced his retirement from representing ComEd in 2016. "He has kept his mouth shut on Jones' ghost workers, the rape in Champaign, and other items. By Tina Sfondeles Dec 16, 2019, 5:00am CST Michael McClain, a confidant to Illinois' powerful House speaker and an ex-lobbyist for ComEd, continued getting paid by the utility even after announcing his … The family of Erica Gibson, a 12-year-old girl who died as the result of a shooting in Hazel Crest, want the gun owner to be held responsible. Longtime ComEd lobbyist and Madigan confidant Michael McClain. . ", "The campaign was not aware of this email from 2012, which is nearly five years before the campaign even began, and we would have had no way to discover this email," Fulks said. The request was made by longtime ComEd lobbyist and Madigan confidant Michael McClain to then-ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore, prosecutors said. Know about breaking news as it happens. It's also unknown if there were political underpinnings. Pat Quinn’s chief of staff. Two weeks after that staff meeting, McClain’s home was raided, “and then he went dark,” the source said. Jay Reeves/Associated Press The former governor also said he did not know Ashby or anything about a disciplinary case against him. Chicago-based NPR station WBEZ acquired emails that Michael McClain, a former Democratic lawmaker from Quincy who later became a powerful lobbyist for utility ComEd, sent then-Gov. ‘She didn’t have to go like that’: Family of 12-year-old girl killed in fatal shooting in Hazel Crest gather for a vigil. The facility houses sexually violent prisoners and former inmates deemed to still be a public risk. Now, newly obtained emails show that Michael McClain, a close confidant of Madigan, orchestrated the contracts that saw money flow from current and former ComEd lobbyists to the ex-aide. An aide to Illinois Executive Inspector General Susan Haling declined to comment. Dear Abby: Husband and I invited to wedding but not our adult, disabled son. "Mr. Ashby expressed interest in working for the campaign and was recommended to the campaign by Mike McClain and faith leaders across central and southern Illinois," Pritzker campaign spokesman Quentin Fulks said. A powerful former Springfield lobbyist and close friend of House Speaker Michael Madigan once sought leniency for a state worker in a disciplinary case by arguing that the worker "kept his mouth shut" about an unspecified rape downstate. Pat Quinn to avoid firing the worker, also telling them the man was politically "loyal" to Quinn and stayed silent about "ghost workers.". hide caption. And he only made these comments when I interviewed him by … McClain’s law license became “inactive” on Dec. 30, 2016 and he retired from practicing law on Jan. 9, 2017. But federal agents raided McClain's Quincy home in May, and the Chicago Tribune has reported that some of McClain's telephone conversations were secretly monitored by federal investigators. McClain then went on to become one of the most powerful lobbyists in Springfield. asked one anti-violence worker. September 29, 2020 • Chicago officials will allow for more capacity at bars and restaurants and loosen other restrictions on Oct. 1, saying COVID-19 case rates and deaths have improved. Sign up for the Mike McClain, a former top lobbyist and close adviser to House Speaker Mike Madigan, was blacklisted from Gov. Martinez ultimately stepped down two weeks later. It's not known who was the alleged perpetrator, when or if the rape happened or why McClain and Ashby were aware of it. The fact that Marquez is now also working with investigators significantly ramps up the pressure against others who have been implicated — but not yet charged — in the scheme, including former ComEd CEO Anne Pramaggiore; lobbyist and former ComEd executive John T. Hooker; Jay Doherty, a consultant and former President of the City Club; and Michael McClain, a former lobbyist for … After Madigan took control of the House, McClain become one of Springfield's most influential lobbyists, with unmatched access to the speaker. "Mr. Ashby had a resume that the campaign would have hired without this recommendation and he went through the same vetting procedure as every other staff member. The disclosure of the 2012 email — which WBEZ obtained recently through an open-records request — immediately prompted calls for an investigation from Gov. Raggs said the work of violence prevention can be taxing, and there's a high risk of burnout. That “sort of” has come into play in recent weeks. Meanwhile, the top Illinois House Republican called for a criminal investigation after WBEZ asked him about the email. In November, WBEZ also reported that McClain described himself in another email as the gatekeeper for what he characterized as "the Magic Lobbyist List.". Claudia Morell/WBEZ By May 1, Caprara had seen and heard enough to warrant a stern warning at a senior staff meeting: No one is allowed to communicate with McClain, and none of his clients “may come into this office,” the source said. He is loyal to the Administration." I have not received any calls about these emails or any of the people named in them.". hide caption. A Better Government Association and WBEZ story last month revealed McClain was paid $361,000 for “legal services” by Commonwealth Edison in the two years after his retirement. . A spokesman for the U.S. Attorney's office in Chicago had no comment about the newly revealed emails from McClain to the Quinn aides. When Springfield lobbyist Michael McClain retired in 2016, his hometown newspaper published a story about his long career in government. September 29, 2020 • In her new book, author Isabel Wilkerson argues we have a caste system in the U.S. — and that acknowledging it is an important first step in understanding issues of race. E. JASON WAMBSGANS, CHICAGO TRIBUNE Facebook Emails obtained by the Tribune showed that longtime Madigan confidant Michael McClain, who is a retired ComEd lobbyist, orchestrated the payments to help out Quinn for “six months, maximum.” That consulting arrangement only ended in 2019, when federal investigators raided McClain's home. Former Commonwealth Edison CEO Anne Pramaggiore, along with three others including former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain, have been indicted … Pritzker's office provided the 2012 email in response to a request for all of McClain's correspondences with the chiefs of staff of governors during the past decade. McClain did not return calls for comment. Missives from powerhouse lobbyist, former state representative and longtime Michael Madigan buddy Michael McClain to members of the Democratic caucus … He also offered unsolicited recommendations on candidates for state government jobs. JB Pritzker. By early September 2018, though, Madigan friend Michael McClain, an ex-ComEd lobbyist, was quietly arranging for Quinn to land contracts from current and former ComEd lobbyists. But Caprara wasn’t good enough to serve as the governor’s chief of staff, and she wasn’t from Illinois — a huge no-no, perhaps because she wasn’t beholden to the old boys network of Illinois politics, people were told. McClain was never registered as a lobbyist again after 2016. He retired from lobbying in 2016, but continued to consult organizations. Madigan confidant tried to sway Pritzker but was blackballed after ‘trashing’ key gov staffer, CPD launched secret drone program with off-the-books cash. 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If a recommendation came from McClain, it reflected a “black mark on a potential candidate unless somebody had been recommended by a whole host of other people,” the second source said. In a December 2018 email that McClain wrote and sent to a select group of Madigan-friendly lobbyists, McClain directed members of the list to help him arrange for any new, potential clients in Springfield to hire from the list of clouted lobbyists for the upcoming, 2019 legislative session at the Illinois Capitol. Plot turns silly as a journalist goes undercover to trap an ISIS leader via Skype. This man is a good compliance person, as I told you. For decades, McClain enjoyed a cozy relationship with Madigan. But Ashby almost immediately landed a new gig — as a $5,000-a-month political consultant to Pritzker's campaign for governor in that year's election, state records show. “I don’t think Mike ever wanted anybody who wasn’t a white Irish man.”. Pat Quinn’s staff references a possible cover-up of rape and other criminal activity. Dec 11, 2016 Updated Oct 30, 2020 QUINCY -- Mike McClain, a Quincy attorney who has been described as "the most trusted and respected lobbyist in … McClain had made efforts to try to derail the marijuana legalization measure and also tried to get involved in legislation that ultimately expanded forms of gambling statewide, the source said. McClain urged Quinn's aides not to let pending disciplinary action against the state worker "get out of hand." hide caption. container: "#DV-viewer-6601553-Mike-McClain-Emails" It also was not clear what McClain was referring to when he mentioned "Jones' ghost workers." And officials rejected a request from WBEZ for records of any reprimands he may have received, citing a law blocking the release of such records that are more than four years old. "This revelation is shocking and beyond words," House Minority Leader Jim Durkin, R-Western Springs, said in a statement this week. Additionally, the Chicago Tribune has reported that authorities are looking into payments orchestrated by McClain that were made to Kevin Quinn, a former Madigan political operative, and that the feds secretly recorded McClain’s phone calls. Nam. “Please bear with me and let me introduce myself. McClain and Madigan's friendship dates to the 1970s, when both were young and rising Democratic state legislators. This email, obtained by Chicago radio station WBEZ, from former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain to members of then-Gov. Christian Mitchell in late April to talk about a statewide capital construction bill that includes funding for roads and bridges. And the emails also demonstrate how former ComEd and Exelon lobbyist Michael McClain — a close friend and confidant of Madigan — functioned both as a … He had dual roles as one of the most influential lobbyists in Springfield and a top political adviser to Madigan, who also is the head of the Illinois Democratic Party. McClain, a Democrat, was appointed to the Illinois House in 1972 and won re-election four times before he was defeated by Jeff Mays in 1982. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. Seth Perlman, Amr Alfiky/Associated Press "But, Gary, for Gods [sic] sake do not let this disciplinary meeting get out of hand. “I know they’re close and they talk a lot.”. McClain recommended Ashby for the job, the Pritzker campaign said this week. Stermer was copied on McClain's email, which was sent on July 31, 2012. "He is loyal to the Administration.". “I just think he had sufficient stature, and people should know . "I thank you.". DV.load("https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6601553-Mike-McClain-Emails.js", { J.B. Pritzker with some uncomfortable news. At the time, the normally reticent Madigan gave him a warm and rare public send-off, according to the Quincy Herald-Whig newspaper. "There needs to be an immediate criminal investigation into the content of McClain's email to the administration, and I encourage anyone with information on this to report it immediately to the proper authorities.". McClain wrote that the special list had been generated in partnership with a man referred to as "Friend" with a capital F. Sources said it was a clear reference to Madigan. In 2012, when McClain lobbied the governor's office to go easy on him, Ashby was working as an administrator at the Illinois Department of Human Services facility in downstate Rushville. Lobbyist Mike McClain, center, outside Speaker Michael Madigan's office at the Illinois State Capitol in 2012. But WBEZ and the Better Government Association found he continued getting paid by the power company, at a rate of $15,000 a month. A day after McClain lobbied for leniency for Ashby, he sent a revealing follow-up message to Quinn's office. Michael McClain, a powerful former Springfield lobbyist and close friend of House Speaker Michael Madigan, talks on his cellphone at 300 N. LaSalle … The subpoena names Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan, his political lieutenants and former ComEd lobbyists. A classroom in the old Mount Sinai Junior High School, a so-called "Rosenwald School" built for rural Black students during the Jim Crow era near Prattville, Ala. He would say ... ‘I know that you want a lesbian unicorn,’” that source said. Ashby began working for the state in 1987. Ashby's disciplinary meeting was postponed," McClain wrote to top Quinn aides on Aug. 1, 2012. He had dual roles as one of the most influential lobbyists in Springfield and a top political adviser to … He has not reinstated his attorney’s license since then, according to the state’s attorney-registration agency. The Associated Press contributed to this report. He was paid at total of $47,500. Bittner declined to identify the agency that the governor's office has contacted. Then, McClain closed his email by making some stunning — though vague — references to other things he thought should count in Ashby's favor. The checks came from accounts linked to five current or former lobbyists for utility giant ComEd, including Madigan's close confidant Michael McClain, records showed. A federal search warrant issued in the probe sought records pertaining to Madigan. He said people were “trashing” Caprara to several others, including reporters, in an attempt to squash her appointment as Pritzker’s chief of staff. When he retired in January 2018, his final, annual salary was $87,528. }); This story has been updated to correct Jerry Stermer's job title at the time he received Michael McClain's 2012 email. The AG's office and the Sheriffs love working with him," McClain wrote, referring apparently to the office of then-Democratic Attorney General Lisa Madigan, who is the House speaker's daughter. He left the state payroll as a full-time worker in 2018. In a Feb. 6 email to Army Lt. Col. Jaime Martinez, Deputy Gov. "We were only made aware of this email as a part of [a] series of questions from WBEZ.". This email, obtained by Chicago radio station WBEZ, from former ComEd lobbyist Michael McClain to members of then-Gov. McClain, a former ComEd lobbyist, has been under federal scrutiny for months as part of a far-reaching probe that includes the powerful utility’s lobbying practices in Springfield. https://thequadreport.com/electric-utility-bribery-scandal-advances-in-illinois McClain asked Quinn's legislative affairs liaison, Gary Hannig, and the governor's senior advisor, Jerry Stermer, to safeguard Ashby's job. For decades, McClain enjoyed a cozy relationship with Madigan. According to McClain's email, Ashby was scheduled to appear at a disciplinary hearing in early August 2012 for what McClain characterized as relatively minor infractions. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. McClain, Hannig and Stermer also did not respond to calls and emails. The July 2012 email from Michael McClain, formerly a powerful Statehouse lobbyist and confidante of long-time House Speaker Michael Madigan, was sent to … "He has kept his mouth shut on Jones' ghost workers, the rape in Champaign and other items," McClain said of Ashby. Tony Raggs, far left, is the manager of the Safe Streets program for ALSO, an anti-violence organization. Ghost payrollers are a common term used for political hires that do not show up to their government jobs. Michael McClain, a powerful former Springfield lobbyist and close friend of House Speaker Michael Madigan, said he has been asked to cooperate in an … The emails obtained by the Sun-Times show McClain tried to meet with Pritzker Deputy Gov. "I am disturbed by the fact that horrific and possible criminal actions may have occurred and government officials, Mike McClain and his enablers chose to stay silent instead of taking action. Child tax credit checks are set to roll out in July, IRS says. 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