Forrest Claypool News Today

43 posts published by Jerry during February 2013

Here's a look at what elected officials and other media outlets have said about the issue recently.

CHICAGO -- Early in December, “Peppermint the Elf” said, she opened the door of a Chicago Transit Authority bus for a commuter in a suit and tie. The man boarded the bus, awash in red and green light. The poles for standing riders were striped red and white like candy canes, with tinsel wreaths and reindeer all over the walls. The air was heavy with cinnamon and Bing Crosby. The man in the ...

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A federal judge sentenced a convicted political operative to more than four years in prison Friday for bribing Chicago officials.

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Brandon Johnson, a teachers' union-bankrolled candidate, beat out his police union-backed, charter school-supporting rival in the Chicago mayoral race.

“We’re not just passing out palm cards or endorsing,” the head of the city’s teachers union said.

A former high-ranking Chicago Public Schools official was sentenced Thursday to probation for lying to the FBI about bribes he received from convicted political operative Roberto Caldero.

Pedro Soto was facing up to six months in prison after pleading guilty. But a judge issues a lighter sentence of 18 months’ probation, citing his cooperation with the feds.