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Corruption

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South Deering

May 10, 2013

Crooked Cop Convicted in Tow-Truck Scam

Deavlin Page, an 18-year veteran, took payoffs from tow-truck drivers in exchange for work

Ravenswood Manor

March 15, 2013

Rod Blagojevich's Year In Prison: Wife Says Moments 'Stolen' From Children

Patti Blagojevich said on Facebook her husband's "tremendous injustice will be righted."

South Shore (below 79th)

February 20, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr., Sandi Jackson Plead Guilty, Feds Reveal Lavish Spending

Husband and wife plead guilty to spending thousands from campaign fund, including buying two elk heads.

Chicago

February 15, 2013

Jesse Jackson Jr. and Sandi Jackson Expected to Plead Guilty to Charges

The disgraced congressman could face up to five years in prison.

Chicago

December 03, 2012

Jury Selection in Beavers Trial Delayed

Cook County Commissioner William Beavers faces trial on tax charges.

Chicago

November 26, 2012

State Looks Into $500,000 That Disappeared from Todd Stroger Campaign Fund

Ex-Cook County Board president admits filings were 'incorrect,' but says expenditures were legitimate. 

Chicago

November 20, 2012

Emanuel Tweaks Ethics Ordinance

Mayor Emanuel introduced the "second installment" of his proposals for ethics reform.

Chicago

November 19, 2012

County Official Who Sparked Red-Light-Camera Scandal Asked To Step Down

Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle asked John Bills to resign from an employee appeals board.

Chicago

November 05, 2012

Dems Try to Block Disgraced ex-Rep. Derrick Smith's Return to Assembly

Indicted ex-state 10th district rep. hopes to return to Springfield, but most Dems are not backing him. 

South Chicago & East Side

October 15, 2012

Jesse Jackson Jr.'s Spending Investigated by FBI, Reports Say

The Wall Street Journal says the probe into the possible misuse of campaign funds is nearly done.