Voters would have the option of recalling elected officials throughout Illinois with a bill proposed by state Sen. Napoleon Harris. The Democrat from Harvey says voters should have the power to recall an elected official who breaks the public's trust. Currently, Illinois only allows governors to be recalled.
Harris says his bill will be introduced today, when the Legislature returns to Springfield for a new legislative term.
His proposal would amend the state constitution, so voters would have to approve it on the November ballot.
Rep. LaShawn Ford introduced a bill allowing the recall of Chicago mayors in the aftermath of public outcry over recent police shootings. But Harris says Ford's bill should've gone further.
