SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WAND) — Illinois House Republicans are calling for a special investigating committee to examine misconduct of Rep. Carol Ammons (D-Urbana) following news of a federal indictment for wire fraud and other charges.

House GOP leaders said Ammons is facing serious allegations involving taxpayer dollars and public trust. 

A special investigating committee would hold hearings to discuss unethical behavior shown by the Democrat. However, her own party leaders would have to agree to launch the investigation.

"This pattern of alleged criminal behavior makes it clear that the Ammons family has repeatedly defrauded taxpayers for their own benefit," said Rep. CD Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville). "This unethical and possibly criminal behavior seems to be a family affair. They must do the right thing for once and resign from public office."

House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch said calling for Ammons to resign would be premature. He has temporarily removed Ammons from the House Democratic caucus and her committee assignments while the case moves forward. 

"We may not be able to legislative bad behavior, but we can absolutely demand transparency, accountability and meaningful penalty enhancements or consequences for those who betray the public's trust," said House GOP Leader Tony McCombie (R-Savanna). 

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