A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: Federal Indictment Charges Former Mayor of Markham with Pocketing Bribes While in Office in Exchange for Steering City Work to Vendors CHICAGO — The former mayor of south suburban Markham solicited and … Continue reading
From the Chicago Tribune Thursday morning summary: Emanuel administration clears bribe-paying red-light camera vendor to bid on city contracts once again. Chicago is open for business for businesses who have bribed city officials. That is so different from what Illinois … Continue reading
The United States Supreme Court has just overturned the corruption conviction of Virginia’s ex-Governor Robert McDonnell. Although his relationship with a mega-gift giver was described as “tawdry” by the majority decision, it was not illegal. Chief Justice John Roberts said, … Continue reading
Last Thurdsday, USA Today ran an article entitle, Justices likely to ease rules involving public corruption In a case coming from Virginia in which former Republican Governor Robert McDonnell and his wife were convicted of receiving over $175,000 in gifts … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: City of Chicago Building Inspector Charged with Demanding Bribe from Property Owner in Exchange for Allowing Renovations without a Permit CHICAGO — A building inspector for the City of Chicago was arrested … Continue reading
I have previously told of my encounter with Samuel Insull’s secretary on a train ride to Springfield. He told me that Insull got tired of bribing the Illinois General Assembly. Insull decided that creating a Commerce Commission would be cheaper … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney in Springfield about another Rod Blagojevich administration crook: FORMER ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR PLEADS GUILTY TO BRIBERY, KICKBACK SCHEME AND FILING FALSE INCOME TAX RETURN Springfield, Ill. – A former human … Continue reading
Here’s an update on what’s going on with former McHenry County Sheriff’s Deputy Scott Milliman’s wrongful termination suit against Sheriff Keith Nygren, Undersheriff Andy Zinke, Commander John Miller, Lt. Ken Nielsen, Sgt. Steven Schmitt and McHenry County. It was filed … Continue reading
Considering that local State’s Attorneys seem to be hamstrung when they go after fellow officeholders, perhaps my title is too harsh. After all, throughout my lifetime, it has been pretty much the U.S. Attorney’s Office and newspapers that have gone … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: NILES-BASED EDUCATION FIRMS AND EXECUTIVES INDICTED IN ALLEGED $33 MILLION FRAUD; BRIBES ALLEGEDLY PAID TO FOUR SCHOOL OFFICIALS CHICAGO — The federal government and more than 200 public school districts in 19 … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: SIX DEFENDANTS INDICTED IN ALLEGED CONSPIRACY TO BRIBE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS IN INDIA TO MINE TITANIUM MINERALS CHICAGO — A federal indictment returned under seal in June 2013 and unsealed today charges six … Continue reading
I was struck by the little article about China’s having gotten rid of hundreds of city councilmen and 56 provincial (state) legislators last week. According one area resident, these folks got off easily. In a major city whose name I … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: NEBRASKA EXECUTIVE SENTENCED TO 21 MONTHS IN PRISON FOR FEDERAL BRIBERY CONSPIRACY WITH FORMER CHICAGO ALDERMAN CHICAGO — The head of a large Nebraska-based prescription medication provider was sentenced today to 21 … Continue reading
Buried at the bottom of a Chicago Tribune article today about an honest tax collector’s results in the Philippines is the following: Bureau of Internal Revenue Kim Henares cites informal intelligence from her mother, who hears from acquaintances that it … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: STATE REP. DERRICK SMITH INDICTED ON FEDERAL BRIBERY CHARGE CHICAGO — Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (10th District) was indicted today for allegedly accepting a $7,000 cash bribe to write an official … Continue reading
A press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office: (The Criminal Complaint, which really provides insight into this dark alley of Chicago politics, can be found here.) STATE REP. DERRICK SMITH ARRESTED ON FEDERAL BRIBERY CHARGE CHICAGO — Illinois State Rep. … Continue reading
The U.S. Attorney’s Office in Chicago has issued the following press release. Below it, I have posted the details of the investigation. I don’t know about you, but I don’t think this case deserves a blue ribbon at the Crook … Continue reading
Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading
Chicago crooks have apparently gone international by way of the Illinois National Guard. A Major Christopher P. West with hometown listed as Chicago has been arrested Monday in Chicago for bribery and conspiracy. He and co-defendant Air Force Tech. Sgt. … Continue reading
Yesterday I gave you too much—the entire U.S. Attorney’s press release on the indictment of the newest round of Chicago employees in the business of shaking down contractors and builders. Today, I’ll add a tid bit I found in a … Continue reading
