From
Crain's Chicago Business...
A city alderman running for re-election was arrested Monday by federal authorities who accused her of accepting $5,000 from a fictitious private developer.
In return for the money, Alderman Arenda Troutman agreed to help the bogus developer obtain zoning changes and alley access for a proposed development in her South Side ward, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday that charges Troutman with one count of bribery.
For her support, Troutman also allegedly expected to receive another $10,000 cash and a $5,000 political contribution, authorities said. She also negotiated free use of both commercial and residential space at the proposed development.
Bond was set at $10,000 for Troutman during an initial appearance in federal court Monday afternoon.
Yeah she's definitely not dancing today!!!
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You know me, when I heard this news I could only have hoped it was Alderman Moore. Now I have to see his face tonight at the CAPS meeting.
Still, I was reading the complaint. The Feds are riding their case (CW1) on the word of a coke dealer and a mortgage fraud suspect (CW2). The mouth piece lawyer of hers is already working that angle, I'm sure of that.
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