Jones, 46, whose father, Emil Jones Jr., led the state Senate for years before orchestrating having his son replace him, goes on trial Monday on bribery charges alleging he agreed to help a red-light camera company alter legislation in exchange for $5,000 and a job for his legislative intern.
Throw the book at him. The incestuous way Illinois government works, with politicians grooming their children to take their place on the “gravy train”…its repulsive.
Leaving Soon, just not soon enough
1 year ago
Business as usual.
Hello, Indiana!
1 year ago
Lots of folks that get into office on a “ fight the power “ platform end up as the power and just as corrupt.
A largely unasked question is becoming glaring: Is Illinois doing all it should to use artificial intelligence to make government cost less and work better? So far, the evidence says no.
Throw the book at him. The incestuous way Illinois government works, with politicians grooming their children to take their place on the “gravy train”…its repulsive.
Business as usual.
Lots of folks that get into office on a “ fight the power “ platform end up as the power and just as corrupt.