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Patrick Fitzgerald
U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald addresses reporters at a news conference after former Illinois Gov. George Ryan was sentenced to 78 months after being found guilty on federal corruption charges on September 6, 2006 in Chicago. Ryan, who gained national prominence for emptying Illinois' death row and suspending excecutions, was convicted earlier in the year. (UPI Photo/Brian Kersey)

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Blagojevich jury: 'We sent a message'
Blagojevich jury: 'We sent a message'
CHICAGO, June 27 (UPI) -- The foreman of the federal jury that convicted ex-Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich Monday and the attorney who prosecuted him said the verdict conveys a warning.
BlueCross to pay U.S., Illinois $25M
CHICAGO, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois has agreed to settle a Medicaid fraud case by paying $25 million, federal prosecutors said Thursday.
Lawyer couple charged with fraud
CHICAGO, Feb. 23 (UPI) -- A Chicago lawyer has been charged with cheating clients who hoped he would save their homes from foreclosure, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Man charged with extorting punk rocker
CHICAGO, July 14 (UPI) -- A man who allegedly claims to control hardcore punk music clubs and venues through violence has been arrested in Los Angeles, federal prosecutors said Tuesday.
Daley ally wore a wire for the feds
CHICAGO, May 29 (UPI) -- A close ally of Chicago Mayor Richard Daley facing fraud and bribery charges has been wearing a wire for more than a year, court papers indicate.
Chicago alderman indicted for bribery
CHICAGO, May 28 (UPI) -- A Chicago alderman and a real estate developer were indicted Thursday on charges alleging bribery and corruption in the rezoning of an industrial site.
Feds continue probe of Chicago police
CHICAGO, Feb. 4 (UPI) -- Federal prosecutors are searching medical records as part of their investigation into decades-old allegations of brutality by Chicago police, sources say.
Chicago officer admits striking cuffed man
CHICAGO, Jan. 22 (UPI) -- A Chicago police officer has pleaded guilty to striking a man while the man was handcuffed and shackled in a wheelchair, federal officials said Thursday.
Governor wants U.S. attorney off case
Governor wants U.S. attorney off case
CHICAGO, Jan. 9 (UPI) -- Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich wants outspoken U.S. Attorney Patrick Fitzgerald off his corruption case, court records say.
U.S. attorney wants to give panel wiretaps
CHICAGO, Dec. 29 (UPI) -- A U.S. attorney asked a court Monday to allow the release of wiretap evidence to the panel considering the impeachment of Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
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“ Using public office to obtain personal financial benefits violates the public trust and we will continue to vigilantly investigate and prosecute both corrupt public officials and businessmen who seek to profit by corrupting them, ”
Chicago alderman indicted for bribery
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“ If their lifeline is to hang on a perceived code of silence, they may be hanging on air, ”
Feds continue probe of Chicago police
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“ No law enforcement officer may use unreasonable force with impunity and every citizen, regardless of being in police custody, has a Constitutional right to be free from the use of excessive force, ”
Chicago officer admits striking cuffed man
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“ The breadth of corruption laid out in these charges is staggering, ”
Illinois gov indictment holds up tradition
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“ When drug dealers deal drugs, they ought to be afraid of the police -- not turn to them for help, ”
Illinois police corruption probe 'ongoing'
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