Leftovers and loose change – Illinois Times
Mautino broke the law no matter what, according to David Cook, a Streator man who is suing the election board and the auditor general's defunct campaign committee.
If Frank Mautino Didn’t Break the Rules, the Rules are Broken – Daily Southtown
July 13, 2018 When it comes to political graft, paying people under the table isn’t too complicated — as long as you have some blurred lines to hide in. That’s the lesson underlying the tragi-comic saga of Frank Mautino. In the eyes of the law,...
Cooke v. Illinois State Board of Elections
BREAKING: Appellate Court orders Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino back to Elections Board for hearing on alleged illegal campaign payments Media contact: Diana Rickert 773-809-4403 SPRINGFIELD (May 22, 2018) – Today a state appellate court ruled that the Illinois Board of Elections must revisit allegations...
Embattled Illinois Auditor General’s Campaign Spending Under Scrutiny at Hearing – The Chicago Tribune
April 20, 2017 An Illinois State Board of Elections hearing officer is expected to issue a recommendation next month regarding allegations that Auditor General Frank Mautino violated campaign finance disclosure laws during his time as a Democratic state representative. On Thursday, hours of testimony were...
Liberty Justice Center Backs Illinois Citizens in State Auditor General Fight – Madison St.Clair Record
October 6, 2016 CHICAGO – An Illinois citizen who is taking action against the state’s auditor general in what he alleges is a violation of campaign disclosure laws has gained support from the Liberty Justice Center. The group is providing representation for David Cooke of Streator...