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Tag Archives: Dick Simpson
Corrupt Illinois strikes again!
in Chicago, politics
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, crime, Dick Simpson, Thomas Gradel
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Chicago alderman Willie Cochran received news of his impending federal indictment on corruption charges while attending a City Council meeting. You can’t say he skips out on work. You can say that the government is taking an interest in making … Continue reading
“Serious crimes” keep Corrupt Illinois figure in prison
in american history, Chicago, Illinois / regional, law
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, Elvis Presley, poliltics, political science, politicians, Rod Blagojevich, Thomas Gradel
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Inmate No. 40892-424, better known as former Illinois governor Rod Blagojevich, had hoped to he would be able to return home early. Those hopes were dashed by a the federal judge today, who decided to maintain a 14-year sentence on … Continue reading
Digging out of Corrupt Illinois
in author commentary, authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional
Tagged Bruce Rauner, Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, education, political science, politics, Thomas J. Gradel
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Some might say it is just a drop in a very deep and very full bucket but lawmakers in Illinois state government have taken at least one measure to amend a cycle of political malpractice among elected officials. On Friday, … Continue reading
The ‘face of Illinois corruption’ gets a new day in court
in american history, Chicago, Illinois / regional
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, political science, politics, Rod Blagojevich, Thomas Gradel
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A federal appeals court has overturned some of former Governor Rod Blagojevich’s convictions On Tuesday, July 21st, the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals threw out convictions on five of Blagojevich’s 18 counts of corruption charges. Many of these charges related … Continue reading
A familiar face from Corrupt Illinois back in the headlines
in american history, Chicago, Illinois / regional
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, poliltics, political science, Thomas J. Gradel
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It’s Friday, so it must (again) be time for the Illinois Congressional indictment story of the week. The news of June 26, 2015 brings a familiar face back into the ignominious circle of Illinois politicians under either investigation or indictment. Federal … Continue reading
A lot of rocks to look under in Illinois
in authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional, interviews
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, politics, Thomas J. Gradel
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Scandal and indictment have kept Corrupt Illinois authors Thomas J. Gradel and Dick Simpson busy. The investigation of Rep. Aaron Schock and indictment of former House Speaker Dennis Hastert have not only kept the authors phone ringing but the scandal-plagued … Continue reading
The revolving door in Corrupt Illinois
in american history, authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, Jesse Jackson Jr, Thomas Gradel
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Jesse Jackson Jr. gained his Congressional seat by winning a special election to replace Rep. Mel Reynolds. Reynolds resigned after being convicted of sexual misconduct. Jackson himself resigned as the Representative of the Second Congressional District of Illinois facing charges … Continue reading
Corrupt Illinois authors: Schock is not unique
in author commentary, authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional
Tagged Aaron Schock, Corrupt Illinois, Dick Simpson, Thomas J. Gradel
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When Illinois Rep. Aaron Schock announced he’d be resigning from the U.S. Congress it was seen by many as yet another example of the state’s seamy political underbelly. As detailed in Corrupt Illinois: Patronage, Cronyism and Criminality, Aaron Schock is not … Continue reading
Campaign cash and Corrupt Illinois
in author commentary, authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional, interviews
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, corruption, Dick Simpson, politics, Thomas Gradel
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Political corruption isn’t just about under-the-table dealings. A major factor that contributes to a system that many see as broken in the state of Illinois and throughout the country is a culture of patronage that, although obfuscated, is perfectly legal. … Continue reading
800 thousand dollars in shoe boxes
in author commentary, authors, Chicago, Illinois / regional, interviews
Tagged Corrupt Illinois, Dick Simpson, politics, Thomas J. Gradel
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Authors Thomas J. Gradel and Dick Simpson document many colorful and dubious characters in their book Corrupt Illinois. An example (on page 1 of the book, even) would be former Illinois Secretary of State Paul Powell, who left nearly a … Continue reading