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The businesses owned by James Bracken have garnered government contracts from across Cook County worth up to $250 million for demolition services, equipment rental and materials. At the same time, Bracken and the businesses themselves have contributed nearly $375,000 to a wide array of local elected officials, including a half-dozen who have been charged or come under federal investigation.
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A mess of uncertainty and litigation is sure to follow.
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With $162 billion more from taxpayers, couldn’t you deliver a few bond upgrades, too
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Looks like 10% cost of doing business