Another Illinois politician is facing federal corruption charges. State Senator Tom Cullerton has been accused of embezzling nearly a quarter-million dollars from a union job with the Teamsters that he never went to. Democrat Governor JB Pritzker says when he heard the news it left him upset.

Cullerton – not to be confused with State Senate President John Cullerton, is facing 39 charges. Through his attorney, he says he is innocent and will fight the charges.