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Home » bribery

Tag: bribery

Posted inBlogs

In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics

by Mick Dumke March 19, 2014August 18, 2021

Highlights of the 2014 primary elections

Former alderman Isaac Carothers isn't letting a guilty plea to charges of bribery and tax evasion stop him from seeking elected office again.
Posted inNews & Politics

Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races

by Mick Dumke March 3, 2014August 18, 2021

An ex-con and former alderman and an embattled state rep seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.

Posted inBlogs

Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call

by Mick Dumke February 12, 2014August 18, 2021

The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.

Posted inBlogs

Convicted former alderman Ike Carothers explains why he thinks he deserves another chance at public office

by Mick Dumke February 8, 2014August 18, 2021

Despite being convicted on bribery and tax charges, Ike Carothers says he never sold out his community—and now he wants to represent it on the Cook County board.

Posted inBlogs

The Chicago way is alive and well. It’s just not funny anymore.

by Kate Schmidt November 4, 2013August 19, 2021

And the Ventra debacle may yet turn out to be even uglier.

Posted inBlogs

My mixed luck with aldermen

by Steve Bogira January 27, 2012August 19, 2021

Chicago aldermen have ranged from the corrupt and the racist to the gallant mavericks

Posted inBlogs

So long, Ike

by Mick Dumke February 2, 2010August 19, 2021

Isaac Carothers, the man who quelled discussion about police reform on behalf of Mayor Daley, is on his way to prison.

Posted inBlogs

The latest federal indictment

by Mick Dumke May 28, 2009August 19, 2021

Another day, another allegation of bribery and corruption. Today it’s alderman Isaac Carothers on the hot seat.

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