Democratic State Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons Indicted on Fraud and Obstruction Charges
Prosecutors say the scheme began in 2017 and brought Carol Ammons and her daughter more than $100,000 in benefits.
- On Tuesday, a federal grand jury indicted State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, on wire fraud and obstruction charges, alleging she orchestrated a scheme to enrich herself and her family through state grants and campaign funds.
- From 2017 to June 15, 2025, prosecutors allege Ammons steered $605,000 in state grants to nonprofits employing her daughter, Titianna Ammons, creating a conflict of interest while enriching her family.
- The indictment claims Ammons falsified campaign finance records to disguise payments, lied to the FBI about conflicts of interest, and netted over $100,000 in personal benefits with her daughter.
- Illinois House Speaker Emanuel Chris Welch, D-Hillside, removed Ammons from committee assignments, while House Minority Leader Tony McCombie, R-Savanna, called for her to "resign immediately."
- Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons faces obstruction charges for allegedly instructing witnesses to "muddy the waters" regarding the investigation, while Rep. Ammons is due in court July 16.
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Capitol Fa - Your Illinois News Radar » Welch removes Ammons from committees, caucus pending federal case (Updated)CapitolFax.com
* Background is here if you need it. House Speaker Chris Welch… “The allegations in this indictment are extremely serious. Every person under our system of justice is entitled to the presumption of innocence and due process. The U.S. Attorney will lay out evidence in court, where Representative Ammons will have the chance to defend [...]
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Usa newsDownstate Rep. Carol Ammons indicted by federal grand jury on wire fraud charges
A central Illinois state representative schemed to direct state grant money to her daughter, took kickbacks on bogus campaign expenses and lied to the FBI about it all, according to federal prosecutors.State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, was indicted by a federal grand jury Tuesday on charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to obstruct justice, along with her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons. He faces an obstruction of justice charge for…
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WTTWState Rep. Carol Ammons indicted for scheme to receive kickbacks, misusing campaign funds
From Capitol News Illinois: State Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, faces 10 counts of wire fraud, making a false statement to the FBI and conspiracy to obstruct justice, while her husband, Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons, faces two obstruction of justice counts
State Rep. Carol Ammons and Champaign County Clerk Aaron Ammons indicted on fraud and obstruction charges – Chicago Tribune*
Carol Ammons’ “scheme” was intended to enrich “herself by converting contributions and donations to her campaign to her personal use,” the indictment alleges. Ammons and her daughter “received financial benefits in excess of $100,000,” the indictment alleges.
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