Rep. Derrick Smith
New State Legislature Includes Three Facing Criminal Charges
It’s a dubious distinction for the new class of Illinois lawmakers being sworn in Wednesday in Springfield.
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.
GOP State Lawmaker Wants To Find A Way To Boot Smith Again
A Republican state lawmaker says he can’t believe Derrick Smith was able to win back his seat in the Illinois House, even though he’s been indicted for bribery, and he wants his colleagues in the legislature to find a way to expel Smith from the House a second time.
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.
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.
New Lawmaker Sworn In To Replace Derrick Smith
The Illinois House has a new member.
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.
House Vote Next Month On Smith’s Fate Not The Final Word
Indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) will find out next month if he’ll be kicked out of the Illinois House for allegedly taking a $7,000 bribe, but even if he is, that doesn’t mean he won’t be back.
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.
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.
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.
Third Party Formed In Effort To Replace Rep. Derrick Smith
Some of the same Democratic Party leaders who supported Illinois State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) are now forming a third party looking for someone to run against him.
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).
Attorney: Smith Won’t Resign, Despite Bribery Indictment
An attorney for indicted State Rep. Derrick Smith said he won’t step down, despite calls for his resignation from many top Illinois Democrats.
Secretary Of State: Rep. Smith Not Stepping Down Because He Needs Money
Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is renewing his call for indicted state Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago) to step down, and says the lawmaker would have done so if not for the paycheck.
Panel Asks Feds For More Details On Bribery Case Against Rep. Smith
An Illinois House panel is asking federal prosecutors for more information about the bribery charges against State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago).
Lawmakers Taking Steps That Could Oust Rep. Smith
The Illinois legislature is moving forward with an investigation of State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), a process that could potentially lead to his ouster from the General Assembly over his arrest on federal bribery charges.
Despite Bribery Arrest, Rep. Smith Wins Primary Vs. Swiss
State Rep. Derrick Smith (D-Chicago), who was arrested on a federal bribery charge last week, easily defeated challenger Tom Swiss on Tuesday in the Democratic race for the 10th District seat in the Illinois House.
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