Those complaints are the tip of the tip of the tip of the iceberg.

Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, referring to the 27 complaints the legislature's inspector general received over the last few years -- even though the position was unfilled. Since the launch of the #metoo movement in October, 300 women have signed an open letter saying sexual harassment in the Illinois capitol is pervasive, and a new IG has been hired to field those complaints and others.

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Illinois state Rep. Kelly Cassidy, referring to the 27 complaints the legislature's inspector general received over the last few years -- even though the position was unfilled. Since the launch of the #metoo movement in October, 300 women have signed an open letter saying sexual harassment in the Illinois capitol is pervasive, and a new IG has been hired to field those complaints and others.

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Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.
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