A post by John Ruberry on “Da Tech Guy Blog” about Chicago’s latest alleged grifter Ed Burke, brought to mind former Alderwoman Arenda Troutman. But, first, let me share his magnificent opening sentence from Ruberry: “Chicago isn’t so much a … Continue reading
The former Chicago Alderwoman was sentenced to four years in jail today. Besides the dance floor, she danced with developers. She apologized in court, according to the Chicago Sun-Times article by Jacobs High School graduate Natasha Korecki. Troutman is best … Continue reading
The former Chicago Alderwoman was sentenced to four years in jail today. Besides the dance floor, she danced with developers. She apologized in court, according to the Chicago Sun-Times article by Jacobs High School graduate Natasha Korecki. Troutman is best … Continue reading
Crain’s Chicago Business reported on the “foul mood” of 8th Congressional District U.S. Representative Melissa Bean: “Rep. Melissa Bean was in a foul mood as she arrived in Denver Sunday for the Democratic National Convention. “The west suburban Democrat was … Continue reading
Crain’s Chicago Business reported on the “foul mood” of 8th Congressional District U.S. Representative Melissa Bean: “Rep. Melissa Bean was in a foul mood as she arrived in Denver Sunday for the Democratic National Convention. “The west suburban Democrat was … Continue reading
Former 20th Ward Chicago Alderwoman Andrea Troutman has agreed to plead guilty to a couple of the charges in the U.S. Attorney’s indictment. Her plea agreement indicates that she admits to getting kickbacks of about $60,000. At least that’s the … Continue reading
Former 20th Ward Chicago Alderwoman Andrea Troutman has agreed to plead guilty to a couple of the charges in the U.S. Attorney’s indictment. Her plea agreement indicates that she admits to getting kickbacks of about $60,000. At least that’s the … Continue reading
Is anyone surprised that indicted ex-Chicago Alderman Arenda Troutman didn’t leave anything in her office for her 20th Ward successor Willie Cochran? After all, this is the woman that had this fun-loving photograph on her web page. The only thing … Continue reading
Is anyone surprised that indicted ex-Chicago Alderman Arenda Troutman didn’t leave anything in her office for her 20th Ward successor Willie Cochran? After all, this is the woman that had this fun-loving photograph on her web page. The only thing … Continue reading
A huge Democratic Party and Mike Madigan Family contributor has been indicted by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Just looking at the biggest contributions one can find $108,000 to the state party, $27,000 to Michael Madigan, $25,000 to Lisa Madigan, Dick … Continue reading
A huge Democratic Party and Mike Madigan Family contributor has been indicted by U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald. Just looking at the biggest contributions one can find $108,000 to the state party, $27,000 to Michael Madigan, $25,000 to Lisa Madigan, Dick … Continue reading
Giving Chicago Alderman life and death power over development in their wards has led to many an indictment. The most recent to succumb to temptation seems to be just defeated Alderwoman Arenda Troutman. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald was kind enough … Continue reading
Giving Chicago Alderman life and death power over development in their wards has led to many an indictment. The most recent to succumb to temptation seems to be just defeated Alderwoman Arenda Troutman. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald was kind enough … Continue reading
Giving Chicago Aldermen life and death power over development in their wards has led to many an indictment. The most recent to succumb to temptation seems to be just defeated Alderwoman Andrea Troutman. U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald was kind enough … Continue reading
I have long observed that a woman in the Chicago metropolitan area has about a five-percentage point advantage over a male opponent. And I have a hypothesis why. I think it is because since Jim Thompson was U.S. Attorney far … Continue reading
I have long observed that a woman in the Chicago metropolitan area has about a five-percentage point advantage over a male opponent. And I have a hypothesis why. I think it is because since Jim Thompson was U.S. Attorney far … Continue reading
“Well, the thing is, most alderman, most politicians are hos.” That’s what’s on page 13 of FBI Special Agent Joan Marie Hyde’s affidavit used in the arrest of 20th Ward Alderwoman Arenda Troutman. You know what a “ho” is, right? … Continue reading
