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Capitol News Illinois

Ammons, husband pleads not guilty to corruption charges

URBANA — State Rep. Carol Ammons and her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, entered not guilty pleas to federal corruption charges Thursday while their supporters claimed their prosecutions were racially motivated. The two were charged in an indictment handed down July 7 in the Central District of Illinois. They made initial appearances in separate hearings before a federal magistrate judge who summarized the charges and explained their rights. Their trial was tentatively set for Sept. 22, although that is likely to […]

todayJuly 16, 2026 23

Carol Ammons

Capitol News Illinois

Illinois House to investigate Ammons following indictment

SPRINGFIELD (Capitol News Illinois) — An Illinois House committee will investigate actions by Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) following her indictment on 10 federal charges this week. A group of 11 House Republicans filed a petition on Friday to create a special investigating committee, a sparingly used process laid out in House rules that can be initiated by any three members, regardless of party. The body, which by rule has its members appointed by the legislative leaders, is expected to explore […]

todayJuly 10, 2026 55

Carol Ammons

Capitol News Illinois

Ammons indicted in kickback scheme, misusing campaign funds

CHICAGO (Capitol News Illinois) — State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana), an 11-year veteran of the Illinois House, has been charged with orchestrating an alleged scheme to receive illegal cash kickbacks from her own campaign account and from local nonprofits for which she helped secure state grant funding. The indictment, brought by a federal grand jury late Tuesday, outline an alleged conspiracy involving both Ammons’ husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, and her daughter, who last month was indicted on separate federal […]

todayJuly 8, 2026 371

Decision 2020

Ammons being investigated in alleged retail theft from charity thrift store

URBANA (Heartland Newsfeed) -- A Democratic state representative is under investigation in relation to a retail theft incident dating back to January. State Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) could potentially face charges of retail theft. This stems from a January 10 incident inside a charity thrift store in Urbana. Currently, Ammons is facing allegations that she stole a Coach purse worth roughly $80. Special prosecutor assigned to investigate the incident Judge Tom Difanis, a Champaign County circuit court judge, made an […]

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