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- Blogs, Bleader Mar 19, 2014
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In some ways, the 2014 primaries brought out the best in Illinois politics
Highlights of the 2014 primary elections
- News & Politics, Feature Mar 3, 2014
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Federal bribery cases are at the center of two west-side races
Ex-con and former alderman Isaac Carothers and embattled state rep Derrick Smith seek forgiveness as they aim to stay in politics.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 12, 2014
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Representative Derrick Smith is not available to take your call
The so-far-fruitless quest to get in touch with the indicted legislator running for reelection.
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 8, 2014
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Convicted former alderman Ike Carothers explains why he thinks he deserves another chance at public office
Despite being convicted on bribery and tax charges, Ike Carothers says he never sold out his community—and now he wants to represent it on the Cook County board.
- Blogs, Bleader Nov 4, 2013
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The Chicago way is alive and well. It's just not funny anymore.
And the Ventra debacle may yet turn out to be even uglier.
- Blogs, Bleader Jan 27, 2012
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My mixed luck with aldermen
Chicago aldermen have ranged from the corrupt and the racist to the gallant mavericks
- Blogs, Bleader Feb 2, 2010
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So long, Ike
Isaac Carothers, the man who quelled discussion about police reform on behalf of Mayor Daley, is on his way to prison.
- Blogs, Bleader May 28, 2009
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The latest federal indictment
Another day, another allegation of bribery and corruption. Today it's alderman Isaac Carothers on the hot seat.
