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Madigan joins long list of Chicago politicians recorded by federal wiretaps

“Some of these guys have made out like bandits,” the former Illinois House Speaker was allegedly recorded saying of associates who benefited from what prosecutors describe as a scheme for jobs and contracts. He’s far from the first Chicago pol to trip over a federal wire. ....

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Lori Lightfoot took $53K from Carmen Rossi's companies despite ban on lobbyist campaign contributions imposed by Rahm Emanuel

The money came from companies owned by Carmen A. Rossi, In 2011, Mayor Rahm Emanuel signed an order barring Emanuel and future mayors from taking lobbyists’ money. ....

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Botched Little Village Crawford power plant implosion fallout: Chicago city inspector John Kryl issued dire warning 7 months before botched implosion smothered Little Village in dust

Of the steps that John Kryl urged his City Hall bosses be taken, “Not a single one of these things was done,” a community activist says. ....

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Chicago City Council attendance report card: Leslie Hairston best, George Cardenas worst; members show up for 4 of 5 required meetings, on average

Council members show up, on average, for four of every five required meetings, a new analysis by The Daily Line, WBEZ and Crain’s Chicago Business found. ....

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State's top court: No overall ban on using campaign funds to pay defense lawyers

The case involved former Ald. Danny Solis (25th), who was under federal investigation, but his successor, Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez, had hoped state’s top court would set a precedent that could have broader implications for other politicians, such as former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Ald. Ed Burke (14th). ....

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