(Springfield) -- A group of southern Illinois lawmakers are calling on Governor Pat Quinn to suspend any contracts the state has with ACORN.

They're also asking Attorney General Lisa Madigan to investigate the group for any wrongdoing in Illinois.

State Senator Dave Luechtefeld says people are concerned about the group and he calls the allegations against ACORN troubling.

He says citizens have been contacting legislative offices across the state to ask about the group's involvement with the state.

State Senator John O. Jones says there are already 20 states looking into ACORN.

The group of lawmakers also noted to the governor and AG that federal authorities are investigating ACORN.

　

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