Coverage dated September 30, 2026

11 former elected officials charged after Ford Heights raid to appear in court

Headline from WGN Chicago

FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — Several Ford Heights elected officials accused of illegally using taxpayer money for personal expenses will stand before a judge on Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office, 11 current and former elected officials are accused of a scheme to illegally u…

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Current, former Ford Heights officials arraigned in corruption probe (opens NBC Chicago)

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    11 current or former elected officials and employees in the Village of Ford Heights charged with theft and misconduct appeared together in court for the first time Wednesday. The officials and employees stand accused of stealing village funds to pay for personal vacations and trips, according to the…

  2. WGN Chicago

    11 former elected officials charged after Ford Heights raid to appear in court (opens WGN Chicago)

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    WGN Chicago's feed description

    FORD HEIGHTS, Ill. (WGN) — Several Ford Heights elected officials accused of illegally using taxpayer money for personal expenses will stand before a judge on Wednesday. According to Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office, 11 current and former elected officials are accused of a scheme to illegally u…

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