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
Category Archives: Chicago Alderman
An editorial in the Chicago Tribune uses a study by former Alderman Dick Simposon (now a professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago campus), Marco Rosaire Rossi and Thomas Gradel to comment on the “pliable” Chicago Aldermen. Instead of being a … Continue reading
When I was a freshman State Representative in 1973, State Reps. were paid $17,500. Chicago Aldermen were paid $10,000. Now legislators are paid are paid $67,836, higher if they are a committee chairman or spokesman (which most are). The lowest-paid Chicago … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: City of Chicago Alderman Charged with Using Money from Charitable Fund to Pay Gambling Expenses and Daughter’s Tuition CHICAGO — A federal grand jury has indicted City of Chicago Alderman WILLIE B. … Continue reading
An op-ed piece in the Chicago Sun-Times Wednesday by Chicago Alderman George Cardenas argues that suburbanites who work in the city should be charged $200 a year for the privilege. “The citizens of Chicago cannot and should not continue to … Continue reading
Chicago Alderman Joe Moore is reported to have admitted being contracted by the FBI after Chicago’s Legislative Inspector General turned over information about his having used his office for political purposes. The complaints were “about allegations he improperly paid two … Continue reading
In the Epilogue of his new book “Chicago Confidential,” former State rep. and Senator Roger Keats says he has “changed the names to protect the guilty.” The book is an insider’s look at political corruption in Chicago and Illinois. If … Continue reading
Democratic Party State Rep. Jack Franks is mining for gold in Chicago Wednesday night at the Paris Club, 59 W. Hubbard, Chicago. The minimum price is $250 for the unopposed candidate for State Rep. Unopposed because the McHenry County Republican … Continue reading
Well, that will suck all the news space away from the statewide candidates for office. For the next week or so, the political news hole is filled unless someone makes a really big mistake. People will be speculating on why … Continue reading
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald’s press release is below and you can read Ike Carothers official biography here: CHICAGO ALD. ISAAC “IKE” CAROTHERS AND GALEWOOD YARDS DEVELOPER INDICTED ON FEDERAL CHARGES ALLEGING BRIBERY AND CORRUPTION IN RE-ZONING OF 50-ACRE WEST SIDE … 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
“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