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Alderman Willie Cochran walks out of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse Thursday, March 21, 2019, in Chicago, after pleading guilty to one count of wire fraud for spending money from a ward fund meant for charity on personal expenses. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago alderman pleads guilty in federal corruption case

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Alderman Willie Cochran exits the the Dirksen Federal Courthouse, Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 in Chicago. The prominent Chicago alderman has turned down a plea agreement in his federal corruption case that his lawyer says could have meant little to no prison time and will go to trial instead. Prosecutors allege the 65-year-old stole money from a charitable fund, spending some of it at casinos and using some for his daughter's college tuition. (Ashlee Rezin/Chicago Sun-Times via AP)

Chicago alderman rejects plea deal; headed to trial instead

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Indicted Chicago alderman says he won’t seek re-election

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Chicago alderman collapses during council budget hearing

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FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2011 file photo, Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran, left, address the residents of the 20th Ward in Chicago. Cochran, a prominent Chicago alderman indicted on federal corruption charges, is due for his first court appearance. Cochran has been charged in a 15-count indictment, including allegations that he extorted money from a liquor store owner and pilfered funds from a local government activities fund to pay for gambling and his daughter's college tuition. His arraignment in federal court is Friday, Dec. 24, 2016, morning. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)

Chicago Way? Yet another alderman is accused of corruption

By MICHAEL TARM - Associated Press