Corruption

Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D-IL) (Photo credit: KAREN BLEIER/AFP/Getty Images)

Opinion: Scandals Outweigh Obama’s Reelection In Chicago

It’s almost to the point that the easiest way to spot a corrupt politician is to see who’s winning in Chicago.

2012/11/14

Former East St. Louis Police Officer Sentenced

Officer stole Rolex watch.

2012/09/22

CHICAGO - APRIL 17: Former Illinois Governor George Ryan dodges cameras as he leaves federal court April 17, 2006 in Chicago, Illinois. Ryan was found guilty in his corruption trial after ten days of deliberations. (Getty/Tim Boyle)

Court Sends Back Former Illinois Gov. Ryan’s Appeal

George Ryan has served more than three years of his 6 1/2-year sentence.

2012/04/30

Chesterfield Man Caught Up in Federal Fraud Case

Russell Todd admitted to accepting approximately $20,000 in luxury baseball tickets, meals and entertainment to a local gentlemen’s club from government contractors.

2012/03/16

Mo. Republicans Blame Governor for Lack of Ethics Legislation

“I spoke with the governor the first day of legislative session and I haven’t heard from him since,” says Sen. President Pro-Tem Rob Mayer.

2012/02/22

Judge Denies Blagojevich Request to Hear New Tapes

Judge James Zagel on Monday denied Blagojevich’s request to have previously unreleased wiretap tapes played at his Dec. 6 sentencing.

2011/11/28

Illinois Flirts with Financial Disaster

As of early last month, the state owed on 166,000 unpaid bills worth a breathtaking $5 billion, with nearly half of that amount more than a month overdue.

2011/10/16

Rezko Still On For Sentencing After Blagojevich

The government has portrayed Rezko as the ultimate insider who pulled strings in Blagojevich’s administration.

2011/08/16

Former East St. Louis Official Admits Corruption

Arthur Johnson pleaded guilty to charges that he wrongly got cash payments and agreed to take a job.

2011/05/23

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 02: Rod Blagojevich and his wife Patti arrive at the federal courthouse where opening remarks are expected to be delivered at the former Illinois Governor's re-trial May 2, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. In August 2010 Blagojevich was found guilty on one charge of giving a false statement to federal agents. The jury was unable to reach a verdict on 23 other counts against him. (Getty/Scott Olson)

Opening Statements Set in Blagojevich Retrial

Attorneys on each side or corruption case forced to try new tactics

2011/05/02

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