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Search results for keyword: Chicago corruption trials found in 23 News.

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  • by david hall
Ed Burke sentenced to prison: 'There's more to life than a little money, you know'

A beautiful early summer day in Chicago sees the former lion of the City Council get a two-year prison term.

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  • by david hall
Former Illinois lawmaker gets a year in prison for cheating on her taxes

Ex-state Sen. Annazette Collins told the judge that she “let the voters down” and is “determined to never be in this situation again.”

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  • by david hall
Chicago's once-powerful Ed Burke faces sentencing Monday, 'very humbling' days could be ahead

Nearly a decade has passed since an Illinois politician as significant as Burke faced sentencing at the Dirksen Federal Courthouse. The need to send a message to others is sure to be on the judge’s mind when she makes her decision.

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  • by david hall
Corrupt businessman's partner pleads guilty to prostitution conspiracy

Iman Bambooyani admitted to jet-setting across the country with four women and paying them thousands of dollars for sex. He's now agreed to cooperate with federal prosecutors.