Article Summary An Illinois House committee investigating Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, met for the first time Thursday. SPRINGFIELD — Illinois lawmakers on Thursday began investigating alleged misconduct by Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, that was outlined in a federal indictment. Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, oversees her first hearing as House Energy and Environment Committee chair. Davidsmeyer, R-Murrayville, presents a petition to investigate Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, to the House Special Investigating Committee at the Illinois Capitol on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026. Rep. Adam Niemerg, R-Dieterich, speaks during the first hearing of the House Special Investigating Committee into Rep. Carol Ammons, D-Urbana, on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026.