Illinois Democrat to Lose Committee Chair Following Domestic Violence Allegations

State Sen. Michael Hastings (D-Frankfort) will not be re-appointed to head a legislative panel in next year’s session of the Illinois General Assembly, according to Illinois senate president Don Harmon (D-Oak Park).
“I do not expect Sen. Hastings to be wielding a committee gavel anytime soon,” Harmon told WBEZ Chicago. Harmon said that he would not re-appoint Hastings as chairman of the Senate Energy and Public Utilities Committee or any other legislative committee when the new session starts in January.
Harmon’s move against his colleague came after Hastings was accused of physical abuse by his ex-wife, according to divorce-court records and a report by the Frankfort Police Department….}