Law Follows Superintendent’s Indictment on Public Corruption Charges

CHICAGO – May 16, 2010. Governor Pat Quinn today signed legislation into law that eliminates the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education in the aftermath of its superintendent being arrested and indicted on 16 counts of official misconduct, theft and misapplication of funds.

Archived Audio of the Press Conference, Q&A

“When it comes to the vital task of educating our children, we can never tolerate any doubts about the ethics and practices of public servants,” said Governor Quinn. “In this situation, the new law will put to rest any concerns taxpayers have about the operations of the Suburban Cook County Regional Office of Education, while enabling the system to move forward.”

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