Illinois law allows three lawmakers from one district to be eligible for full pay for partial work – Center Square

“I don’t know of any other employment where a taxpayer would get a month's pay for one or two days work,” Comptroller Susana Mendoza said. “It essentially is like an exit bonus and too often for legislators who are leaving in disgrace.”

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