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