Rampant Corruption In Illinois

Political corruption is the use of powers by government officials or their network contacts for illegitimate private gain. An illegal act by an officeholder constitutes political corruption only if the act is directly related to their official duties, is done under color of law or involves trading in influence.. Forms of corruption vary, but include bribery, extortion, cronyism, nepotism ...

This Backgrounder examines illegal immigration-related document fraud and identity theft that is committed primarily for the purpose of employment. It debunks three common misconceptions: illegal aliens are “undocumented;” the transgressions committed by illegal aliens to obtain jobs are minor; and illegal-alien document fraud and identity theft are victimless crimes.

But they do. The parties receive money and support from the states to run the primaries for them (realize you vote in them by going to your same polling place and usually vote on other local issues at the same time).

Ulysses S. Grant and his administration, including his cabinet, suffered many scandals, leading to continuous reshuffling of officials.Grant, ever trusting of associates, was himself influenced by both forces. The standards in many of his appointments were low, and charges of corruption were widespread. Starting with the Black Friday (1869) gold speculation ring, corruption would be discovered ...

The American Civil War was the most deadly and arguably the most important event in the nation's history. Sectional tensions enshrined in the Constitution erupted into a brutal war that cost over 600,000 lives and cleaved a nation in two.. It was a war that would come to define America—that would answer the "slavery question" once and for all.

Chicago's mayor election made history. But in a city weary of guns, poverty and corruption, does it matter? Lori Lightfoot’s race, gender and sexual orientation mattered little to most Chicago ...

A new report from The University of Illinois at Chicago has shed light on the most corrupt Judicial Districts in America and surprise, surprise, Washington D.C. isn't in first place. That dubious ...

In corruption-plagued Chicago, high-level shakedown charges loom over mayoral race, candidates. The latest political scandal has shocked even hardened veterans of Chicago's political scene – and ...

Represent NJ delivered another win as they voted for a resolution calling on state and federal government to support the Anti-Corruption Act.Raritan Mayor Charles McMullin first agreed to bring the resolution to the Borough Council after meeting RepresentUs volunteers at the community’s annual Riverfest event in October.

Following multiple RebelPundit reports on guardianship abuse, our latest investigation reveals this problem is widespread across the country and there is top to bottom corruption in court appointed guardianship in Harris County, Texas. After speaking to victims, lawyers, and activists, the ...