Chicago corruption

Brookins agreed to pay the fine to settle a complaint filed against him in 2013.

Beena Patel lied about raising money for Cook County Court Clerk Dorothy Brown, officials said.

Corrupt officials like Barbara Byrd-Bennett get tongue-lashing from federal judge.

President Obama brought the city a library, a slew of transit projects and, of course, Rahm Emanuel. 

Federal charges include wire fraud, bribery and extortion; feds tracked ATM withdrawals.

The daughter of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich was criticized on line after her court appearance.

Inspector General Joe Ferguson said Leon Brown took money in exchange for not towing a car.

The Aviation Department fired the worker in January, but an appeal has been filed.

One duty of the Inspector General is to investigate if city workers violate the residency requirement.

Inspector General Joe Ferguson charged the employee claimed repeatedly to have no other job.

But Inspector General Joe Ferguson estimated the city's losses from the fraud at $1.4 million.

The employee tried to get his job back after pleading guilty, but a city panel said no, a report said.

"It sends a deterrent message ... to public officials who might be tempted," said U.S. Attorney Fardon.

Ald. Ameya Pawar said he hoped it would help tame the "insane" commentary on EveryBlock.

Mayor Rahm Emanuel urged aldermen to find someone with "the ability and the authority" to police them.