* Background is here if you need it. Capitol News Illinois’ Ben Szalinski…

* The press release…

Upon receiving notification of an upcoming vacancy of the position of Legislative Inspector General, received on August 31, 2026, the Legislative Ethics Commission has commenced the process for filling that vacancy pursuant to its statutory obligations. Rep. Jeff Keicher, Chair of the Legislative Ethics Commission, and all members of the Commission want to assure the public of the Commission’s commitment to filling the position in a timely manner. The Commission considers the Legislative Inspector General to be a vital position that should be filled as expeditiously as possible to ensure the integrity of the Office and to preserve the citizens’ trust in the functions and operations of the legislative branch of government for which the LIG has jurisdiction.

Per 5 ILCS 430/25-10(b-5), the Commission will be posting the LIG vacancy notice on its website on September 8, 2026. Additionally, the position will be posted on Indeed.com and the Legal Job Board Network, which includes the Chicago Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and over 80 additional bar associations and career centers. The application deadline is October 31, 2026, but is subject to an extension if needed.

The vacancy notice is available for viewing or download at https://www.ilga.gov/documents/Commission/LEC/LIG_Vacancy.pdf

…Adding… It’s not clear whether McCuskey resigned or was removed. Asked which it was, Legislative Ethics Commission Chair Rep. Jeff Keicher said, “The statement of the LEC is all that we are saying at this time.”