HT: JA
From the Chicago Sun-Times:
Troutman — who has represented the 20th Ward since 1990 — was arrested and charged with taking thousands of dollars in bribes to help push through a local development. A player in the alleged scheme really was cooperating with federal agents.
Troutman, 49, was caught on video and on a wire talking frankly about taking bribes and other misdeeds, authorities said.
“Well the thing is, most aldermen, most politicians are ho’s,” Troutman allegedly said. At another point, court documents indicate, she boldly asked of a potential developer, “What do I get out of it?”
