Highlights
A politically connected businessman, Rezko was convicted of corruption charges in 2008 for trading on his clout as a top adviser and fundraiser to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Rezko was found guilty on 16 of 24 counts. He was acquitted of attempted extortion. The jury deliberated for parts of 13 days in downtown Chicago before convicting Rezko of scheming with Stuart Levine, a longtime Republican insider, to extort millions of dollars from firms seeking state business or regulatory approval. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama once counted Rezko as a friend and fundraiser. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3.
A politically connected businessman, Rezko was convicted of corruption charges in 2008 for trading on his clout as a top adviser and fundraiser to Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich. Rezko was found guilty on 16 of 24 counts. He was acquitted of attempted extortion. The jury deliberated for parts of 13 days in downtown Chicago before convicting Rezko of scheming with Stuart Levine, a longtime Republican insider, to extort millions of dollars from firms seeking state business or regulatory approval. U.S. Sen. Barack Obama once counted Rezko as a friend and fundraiser. Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 3.
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Quotes of the week
"Tank seems like he's in trouble, like, 'I've been having too much fun.' But otherwise he's fine, better than fine." — Linn Lewis, of St. Charles, talking about Tank, the 5-year-old, life preserver-wearing Pomeranian who fell off the family boat...Tags: Mother's Day, Ghouls and Zombies (supernatural entities), Rod Blagojevich, Roger Goodell, Michael Madigan
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Rezko from prison: 'I feel bad more for my family'
Tribune reporterAn imprisoned top adviser and fundraiser for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich admitted to conduct that could have brought about federal scrutiny, but he disputed the charges a federal jury convicted him of in 2008. "I have done things I could have been...Tags: Executive Branch, Rod Blagojevich, Prisons, Corporate Crime, Harold Washington
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In interview, Rezko says he was convicted of the wrong crimes
An imprisoned top adviser and fundraiser for former Gov. Rod Blagojevich admitted to conduct that could have brought about federal scrutiny, but he disputed the charges a federal jury convicted him of in 2008.
"I have done things I could have been...Tags: Executive Branch, Rod Blagojevich, Chicago Tribune, Corporate Crime, Harold Washington
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Fitzgerald succession pick is a political hot potato
Dick Durbin and Barack Obama have a political problem involving their choice of the next federal prosecutor in Chicago, now that U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald is leaving the office.
And it won't go away before the November elections.
There's been a...Tags: Regional Authority, Chicago City Hall, Executive Branch, Lawyers, FBI
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Report about Romney a liberal diversion
Investigating Romney's conduct as a teenager is another liberal diversion from what should be the main focus of this presidential election campaign — Obama's record of broken promises and failed policies. If these kinds of Democrat attacks...Tags: Rod Blagojevich, Chicago Mayor, U.S. Presidential Election (2008), Elections
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Ex-senator tells how he picked an untouchable, Patrick Fitzgerald, to be U.S. attorney in Chicago
Politicians were dancing and singing all along the Chicago Way on Wednesday, after U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald announced he would step down. "I can hear the champagne corks popping all the way over here, and I'm in Virginia," said banker and...
Tags: Regional Authority, Executive Branch, Springfield, Chicago City Hall, Peter Fitzgerald
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Let's stop kidding ourselves: NATO knows
I'm horrified to report the news that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization knows Chicago better than the Chicago media. Yes, it breaks my heart. And yes, I'm deeply embarrassed for my colleagues. But we must report the truth even when it hurts. For...
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Obama ladles up hot bowls of class warfare
Mitt Romney isn't exactly my cup of tea, and loyal readers know this. But my readers are quite civilized and know that tea is served properly with silver spoons. Not wooden spoons. And not earthenware spoons fit for turnips and onions. But silver spoons....
Tags: George Romney, Jay Carney, University of Chicago, David Axelrod, Turkey
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Edward CEO ‘proud’ of role in corruption probe
TribLocal - Naperville » NewsEdward Hospital President and CEO Pam Davis feels a sense of closure as former Gov. Rod Blagojevich prepares to enter a Colorado prison Thursday. “I’m …... -
Hugs no more in bitter Illinois 2nd Congressional District primary
On a makeshift stage at the last Democratic National Convention, U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. put on an impassioned show of party unity by hugging his political foes, including Debbie Halvorson.
Four years later, that hug has been replaced by finger-...Tags: Hospitals and Clinics, Regional Authority, Values, Executive Branch, The New York Times
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Relatives of lobbyists, campaign donors got lawmakers' help to enter U. of I.
Politicians exerted their influence at the University of Illinois to boost admissions prospects for the relatives of lobbyists, fundraisers, a union leader and other connected applicants, a Tribune investigation has found.
The first broad analysis of who...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Illinois General Assembly, Executive Branch, Cook County Government, Realty
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No additional prison time for Rezko
Rod Blagojevich’s former top fundraiser Tony Rezko caught a break Thursday -- he’ll serve no additional prison time for his most recent conviction.
In a deal brokered by prosecutors and the defense, Rezko received a seven-and-a-half year...Tags: Punishment, Rod Blagojevich, Punishment, Prisons, Prisons
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