Elgin [IL] lawmaker resigns days after search warrants

[alp227]

Source: Chicago Tribune

A Democratic state lawmaker from Elgin resigned Wednesday, less than a week after federal agents executed search warrants at his home and district office.

Rep. Keith Farnham issued a statement, saying he has been “battling serious health issues for a number of years” and they will require his full attention in the “coming months.”

In a letter to Speaker Michael Madigan, D-Chicago, Farnham said the resignation would be “effective immediately.” Farnham was unopposed in Tuesday’s primary election and Democratic leaders will pick a replacement for the Nov. 4 general election.

Read more: http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/politics/clout/chi-elgin-lawmaker-resigns-days-after-search-warrants-20140319,0,6699903.story

[littlewolf]

1. well at least he didnt use "spend more time with his family." nt

[Fortinbras Armstrong]

2. I'd be interested in knowing just what the Feds were searching for. N/T