Friday, August 17, 2012

Illinois corruption 8/17/12 special edition: Indicted legislator expelled from IL House

The Illinois House of Representatives did something they've done only once before--it expelled a member from its ranks. West Side Chicago Democrat Derrick Smith was indicted on bribery chargers this spring. He still managed to win his March primary--and he remains on the fall ballot. The vote was 100-6 to oust Smith---and in the spirit of former General Assembly member Barack Obama, three legislators voted present. All of the 'nays' and 'presents' were Democrats.

Earlier post:

Illinois corruption 8/17/12: Bellwood employee paid $472,000 for 10 city jobs indicted

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