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Judge Ends Ex-Blagojevich Aide’s Probation Early
Rod Blagojevich’s ex-chief of staff is free and clear of the justice system after a federal judge in Chicago ended his two-year probation period early.
White: Lawmakers Should Do ‘Whatever They Can’ To Kick Smith Out Again
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White said Saturday he hopes state lawmakers find a way to oust Derrick Smith from the Illinois House again, after he was re-elected despite being ousted by his colleagues over his bribery indictment.
After Reclaiming Seat, Smith Pledges To Work With Lawmakers Who Booted Him
Fresh off regaining his seat in the Illinois House on Tuesday, Derrick Smith starred in a wild episode of Chicago-style politics Thursday morning, claiming himself to be “a new man,” and slamming Democratic Party leaders who tried to stop his bid to get back to Springfield.
Facing Bribery Charge, Derrick Smith Wins Back Seat In Illinois House
Despite having been indicted for allegedly taking a $7,000 bribe, and having been booted out of the Illinois House, former state Rep. Derrick Smith has won his seat back in the General Assembly.
Appeals Court: Bribes Too Small To Convict Zoning Inspector
An appeals court has reversed the bribery conviction of a Chicago zoning inspector on grounds the value of two $600 payoffs he received weren’t high enough.
Jesse White: ‘Going To Do All We Can’ To Defeat Smith’s Bid To Regain Seat
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White says, if he knew then what he knows now, he would never have supported indicted former State Rep. Derrick Smith, and there would be no controversy about the fate of Smith’s former House seat.
State Senator Works To Keep Derrick Smith From Being Reelected
Illinois State Sen. Kwame Raoul (D-Chicago) says he will do everything he can to prevent Rep. Derrick Smith from being reelected.
Opinion: Akin Incident Shows Contrast Between The Republicans And Democrats
Republicans are kept accountable for their own misspeaks and actions. Unlike the Democrats’ life jacket being tossed out to a sinking politician by the Party, when a Republican politician does the inexcusable, the Republican Party throws him an anchor – and that’s how it should be.
State House Expels Rep. Derrick Smith
The Illinois House of Representatives has voted to expel state Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
Expulsion Vote Coming Friday For Rep. Derrick Smith
A vote is coming Friday that could expel Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) from the General Assembly.
Opinion: Karl Rove’s Super PAC For Hire
Karl Rove has come up with a business, his Super PAC, that offers wealthy businesses with legal problems potential for relief.
House Panel Recommends Expelling Rep. Smith
A special Illinois House committee has recommended that State Rep. Derrick Smith be expelled from the House, over allegations he took a $7,000 bribe.
Former Ald. Medrano Freed On $175,000 Bond In Bribery Case
Bond was set at $175,000 on Tuesday for a former Chicago alderman who is facing bribery charges for the second time.
Attorney For Indicted State Rep: House Panel Rushing To Judgment
The attorney for indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) has launched a mannered, but pointed attack against the House committee considering whether to discipline Smith over bribery allegations.
Enough Evidence To Punish State Rep. Derrick Smith, Panel Finds
A special Illinois House investigative committee has issued a report finding lawmakers have enough evidence to punish state Rep. Derrick Smith, amid allegations he took a $7,000 bribe.
Dems Tap Ex-Stroger Aide To Challenge Indicted State Rep.
Democratic Ward Committeemen in the 10th state House District have picked a onetime aide to former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger to mount a third-party challenge against indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith in November.
Indicted State Rep. Won’t Testify Before Investigative Panel
State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) told a special legislative panel Thursday that he is innocent of the federal bribery charges he is facing, but he refused to testify under oath.
Rep. Derrick Smith Pleads Not Guilty To Bribery Charge
State Rep. Derrick Smith has pleaded not guilty to charges that he accepted a $7,000 bribe.
Indicted Rep. Smith Visits Capitol For First Time Since Arrest
On a day when Pro Football Hall of Famer Richard Dent was honored in the Illinois House, it seems the only person reporters wanted to talk to was indicted Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
Mayor Emanuel Joins Calls For Indicted Chicago Lawmaker To Step Down
Despite winning the Democratic primary, state Rep. Derrick Smith should not remain on the ballot, Emanuel said Friday.
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