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What is corruption anyway? The Supreme Court will hear arguments that could affect bribery cases in Illinois
Published 2 years ago
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The U-S Supreme Court will hear arguments about a bribery case that could have big ramifications for some high-profile corruption cases in Chicago.
It involves a former Northwest Indiana mayor convicted of taking an illegal payment from a city contractor.
WBEZ’s Dave McKinney breaks down the possible legal impact on bribery cases against one-time Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and former Commonwealth Edison lobbyists and executives.
Host: Mary Dixon