Topic: Chicago Corruption

Chicago's 'flypaper' alderman and the crackdown on corruption the new mayor promises
Chicago's 'flypaper' alderman and the crackdown on corruption the new mayor promises June 3, 2019 Thomas Lifson New mayor laughs about putting a wire on a corrupt Chicago alderman and watching the flies get attracted and ensnared. Ten percent of the city council already on bail or in a deal with prosecutors.
It's time to hold Democrats responsible for Chicago's violence
It's time to hold Democrats responsible for Chicago's violence August 6, 2018 Monica Showalter In Chicago's violence, don't forget that Chicago's gangs are in bed with Chicago's leftist politicians.
The Chicago Way: Free taxpayer money for people with six-figure incomes to buy upscale houses
The Chicago Way: Free taxpayer money for people with six-figure incomes to buy upscale houses May 19, 2018 Thomas Lifson Gee, how do you suppose people are chosen for this program?
Chicago schoolchildren guardian caught on camera holding heroin, arrested and released on no bail
Chicago schoolchildren guardian caught on camera holding heroin, arrested and released on no bail April 6, 2018 Thomas Lifson A story that can be labeled "soooo Chicago."
Two in a row! Chicago Public Schools chief fired for corruption
Two in a row! Chicago Public Schools chief fired for corruption December 10, 2017 Thomas Lifson Chicago will run out of money before it runs out of corrupt politicians.
Oh-oh! Rahm’s private emails are spilling the beans
Oh-oh! Rahm’s private emails are spilling the beans March 22, 2017 Thomas Lifson A rock has been turned over in Chicago, and all kinds of revelations are scattering out. 
Corruption: It’s the Chicago way
Corruption: It’s the Chicago way January 16, 2017 Derrick Wilburn Apparently too insignificant for the mainstream media: a Chicago politician facing a potential 280 years in prison for an indictment handed down last week.
Federal appeals court orders Election Day voter registration in Chicago
Federal appeals court orders Election Day voter registration in Chicago October 5, 2016 Thomas Lifson The operative question in Chicago on Election Day may be not “How many votes were cast?,” but rather “How many votes do the Democrats need?”
Departed Inspector General predicts criminal prosecutions of Chicago pols
Departed Inspector General predicts criminal prosecutions of Chicago pols August 7, 2016 Thomas Lifson Leaves job, turns over files to FBI. The ball is now in Comey's court.