The Inspector General at the Secretary of State Office is investigating rock star Rick Nielsen.

[Cattledog]

For handing out guitar picks on the Senate chamber floor.



https://www.wcia.com/news/inspector-general-investigating-rock-star/?fbclid=IwAR3YzzIB3USbBGP3O-cT5cis8Rf0tkx7EbRki794kMsJnlcPxsLKRrUEI6M

[Midnight Writer]

1. Sounds more like a cheap trick than a crime.

[mercuryblues]

2. He was doing more than handing out guitar picks

His wife is invested in Hard Rock. Hard Rock wants to open a casino. Nielson gave a press conference in the State House press room, urging a yes vote for the casino. Talked to senators about voting yes for the casino. The guitar picks had "It’s time for a casino in Rockford" stamped on them. IOW he acted as a lobbyist on the Senate floor, where they are banned.


https://www.wcia.com/illinois-capitol-news/syverson-secured-rare-senate-floor-access-for-rock-star-who-promoted-casino/

[beachbumbob]

3. AG office has bigger issues to look at that than Nelson,

Rockford and a casino.

A waste of taxpayer's money for sure

[ProfessorGAC]

4. I've Talked With Rick A Few Times

He is not a criminal type.
This was a harmless stunt.
Stupid use of investigative resources.

[raising2moredems]

5. Kvetch all you want..

But Nielsen is community minded. Frankly I am disgusted that he and <spit> Syverson are partners in the Stockholm Inn. But Nielsen has quietly supported/invested in Rockford. Rockford is slowly but surely extinguishing their problem politicians/investors (can't want for the day Puri is sent to the trash heap). Now if only the county could clean house..

[Withywindle]

6. Surrender, surrender

But don't give your picks away