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State Representative’s Son-in-Law Pleads Not-Guilty to Bribery

The son-in-law of Joseph Barrios has pled not guilty to federal bribery charges in October. 41-year-old James Weiss is accused of bribing a state representative and senator for legislation that would benefit gaming and gambling operations in Cook County.  Weiss will face eight counts of bribery, fraud, mail fraud, and…

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Federal Prisons Filled With Chicago Aldermen

Yet another Chicago Alderman is headed to prison after being handed a one-year sentence for defrauding a personal charity. According to prosecutors, Willie Cochran used his charitable fund to pay for gambling trips, expensive meals, and accessories for his Mercedes. Cochran pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud, which…

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