Disgraced Illinois lawmaker collected $129K pension while awaiting prison sentence – Illinois Policy

While former state Rep. Luis Arroyo was ultimately stripped of his pension by law after being found guilty, Illinoisans were still on the hook to pay the corrupt public official $53,694 each year until his sentencing for his personal use. These funds were never recouped by state taxpayers.

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