In a shocking expose, the Chicago establishment is reeling from allegations of bribery and corruption that have engulfed the office of Senator William Lorimer. A petition signed by 600 citizens of Illinois, led by Representative Martin A. Hull, is calling for a thorough investigation into these heinous charges. The resolutions, adopted at a conference in Peoria just before the legislative session adjourned, reveal a deep-seated rot within the Illinois government. With the state’s democratic process under fire, questions are being asked about the very fabric of representative government in the nation’s heartland.
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Key Facts
- State: National
- Category: Public Corruption
- Era: Historical
- Source: Library of Congress — Chronicling America ↗
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