Street gangs have been at the fringe of Chicago politics for decades--and that nasty sore is now quite visible, according to a new allegation reported by the Chicago Sun-Times.
Former Ald. Arenda Troutman and a gang chieftain were "romantically involved" and worked together on a crooked real estate deal, federal prosecutors allege in a new court filing.
Troutman pleaded guilty last week to shaking down developers in her 20th Ward on the South Side. She was voted out of office last year.
Donnell "Scandalous" Jehan, a Black Disciples "king," was one of the FBI's most wanted fugitives until April when he surrendered. He faces trial on drug charges.
When the FBI searched Troutman's home and office last year, they found photos of her with Jehan. He previously was spotted driving her SUV. And Chicago Police envelopes addressed to her were found in his home, sources said.
Troutman says she only knew "Scandolous" as a businessman.
Al Capone was a South Side Chicago businessman too.
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