`  == George Gollin Fined $5,000 for Violating Illinois Ethics Act == George Gollin was found in violation of the Illinois State Employees and Officials Ethics Act and fined $5,000.  George Gollin ``knowingly and intentionally used his state-provided email account to engage in prohibited political activity....``  George Gollin admitted he knew he was misappropriating state resources when he sent ``dozens`` of campaign emails with his university email.  The Executive Ethics Commission levied a $5,000 fine against George Gollin, the maximum allowed under the statute.https://www.illinois.gov/oeig/Documents/14EEC011_Gollin_06_25_15.pdf`