Rep. La Shawn Ford
Rep. La Shawn Ford Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges
As he made his first court appearance on federal bank fraud charges, state Rep. La Shawn Ford got the rock star treatment from dozens of West Side residents who came out to show their support for the embattled lawmaker.
Indicted State Rep. Ford Asks House To Let Him Stay
La Shawn Ford is urging his colleagues to reserve judgment and allow him to continue to serve.
State Rep. La Shawn Ford Indicted For Bank Fraud
State Rep. La Shawn Ford has been indicted on federal bank fraud charges, accused of falsifying bank loans to get an additional $500,000 in credit for his real estate business, and then using the funds for personal and campaign expenses.
Advocates Bemoan Loss Of State’s ‘Transitional Assistance’ Program
Illinois’ “Transitional Assistance” program has helped homeless, disabled and unemployed state residents for years, but now it’s gone away, a victim of the state’s budget shortfall.



