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Illinois Congressman Pays For "Bears" Flight Billed To Taxpayers

Northern Illinois Congressman Aaron Schock (R-18) reimbursed the federal government more than $1,200 for a flight to a Chicago Bears football game last November.

The Peoria Republican had charged the private air travel to his House office account, which is funded by taxpayers. A spokesman says Schock wrote a check to cover the costs of the trip.

Newly released congressional reports show Schock charged more than $14,000 in private air travel last fall. Those costs add to a list of flights he took on planes owned by donors.

A spokesman said Monday his team will continue reviewing his office procedures.

Schock is also under investigation by the House Ethics Committee for allegedly soliciting contributions for an independent expenditure-only political committee in excess of $5,000 per donor. Such solicitation would violate federal law and House rules.

Last month, The Washington Post reported on the lavish redecorating of  Schock's congressional offices in a style inspired by Downton Abbey, a TV show about English aristocrats.