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Dishonest politicians at all levels of Illinois government make a mockery of public service

By | rpearson@chicagotribune.com | Chicago Tribune and | Chicago Tribune
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Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, shown outside his home in 2011, served prison time for corruption as well as being impeached and convicted by the state legislature. (E. Jason Wambsgans/ Chicago Tribune)
Former Gov. Rod Blagojevich, shown outside his home in 2011, served prison time for corruption as well as being impeached and convicted by the state legislature. (E. Jason Wambsgans/ Chicago Tribune)
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Why is Illinois so corrupt? The answers are both cultural and structural, from the greed of many Chicago settlers to deliberately loose laws.
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