He's accused of taking bribes in exchange for his promise to oppose legislation requiring a study of red-light cameras outside of Chicago city limits.
Prosecutors say Jones himself introduced a bill in February of 2019 requiring IDOT to conduct a statewide study of red-light cameras. Then just five months later - prosecutors said jones called for the protection of one specific red-light camera. Someone involved with the camera vendor offered Jones $5,000 and a job for one of his associates, according to prosecutors.
On Thursday, Gov. J.B. Pritzker called on jones to resign from office calling his actions"unacceptable." Jones' virtual hearing is at noon.© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved.Please enter email address to continue
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Senator14 will you be giving a statement? Will you be resigning?
UPDATE: Jones pleaded not guilty on all charges in court on Friday.