political corruption

The indictment alleges Carol Ammons benefitted financially from her role as a state lawmaker through direct involvement in increasing appropriated state tax funds granted to nonprofit organizations in her district, of which her daughter, Titianna Ammons, was employed. #centersquare #kickback

Schwartz asked the court to affirm Madigan’s conviction and said the former speaker corrupted state government at the highest level. #madigan #appeal #centersquare

Madigan filed a notice of appeal on July 23. On Nov. 3, the ex-speaker’s attorneys filed a brief arguing that he is entitled to acquittal on all counts of his conviction. #appeal #michaelmadigan

Organizers said the message behind the NO KINGS theme was a rejection of political corruption and unchecked power. #protest

“We have to focus on the important things—budget, ethics, and voter disenfranchisement...” #illinois

The story behind Illinois’ corruption is told by journalists, authors, entertainers, prosecutors, defense attorneys and politicians. #corruption #illinois