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Attorney General Madigan inquiry into mayoral candidate Willie Wilson's foundation cash giveaway
Chicago Tribune ^ | 7 AUG 2018 | Ese Olumhense

Posted on 08/08/2018 6:11:15 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT

Chicago mayoral candidate Willie Wilson’s charitable foundation after he gave away more than $300,000 in cash and checks to Cook County residents, a spokeswoman for Madigan’s office said on Tuesday.

“We’re not investigating anything at this point.”

Last week, Wilson handed out more than $100,000 to Cook County residents to help pay their property taxes.

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Gov. Bruce Rauner was at the event and later criticized the giveaway, but the state election boards said Wilson apparently did not violate any election laws.

Photos from the first event showed Rauner happy as a clam???
And why would that be?

1 posted on 08/08/2018 6:11:16 AM PDT by DUMBGRUNT
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To: DUMBGRUNT

It’s the Chicago way.


2 posted on 08/08/2018 7:10:01 AM PDT by moovova
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To: DUMBGRUNT

Typical, giving away other peoples money (Donations), what are the going to do when they run out of other peoples money.


3 posted on 08/08/2018 7:43:51 AM PDT by Garvin (Always remember folks, kill a commie for mommy ~ Semper Fi, Mac!)
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