Former Illinois state Sen. Martin Sandoval, a Chicago Democrat who cut an agreement with federal prosecutors in exchange for his cooperation in another investigation, has reportedly died.

Dylan Smith, Sandoval’s former lawyer, told WBEZ Saturday that the lawmaker passed away from complications related to COVID-19 either Friday or Saturday.

Recommended Stories

Illinois Democratic lawmaker Michael Madigan indicted in racketeering case

Illinois House committee chairwoman requests oversight hearing of LaSalle COVID-19 outbreak that’s killed 30

Madigan steps down as head of Illinois Democratic Party days after resigning legislative seat