As part of the series “ Culture of Corruption ,” the Tribune has compiled a list of roughly 200 convicted, indicted or generally notorious public officials from Illinois’ long and infamous political history. We’re calling it “The Dishonor Roll.” On this page you can read about those who served in the federal government.
This list isn’t meant to be exhaustive, and the Tribune will be updating it as warranted. “The Dishonor Roll” draws heavily from the vast archives of the Tribune, including photography and pages from the newspaper on the days these public officials made headlines. Read more of “The Dishonor Roll” below: Statewide officials General Assembly Downstate and suburban officials Judges Cook County officials Chicago officials U.
S. Rep. Dan Crane speaks in 1983, near Danville.
(Paul Gero/Chicago Tribune) A downstate congressman from 1979 to 1985, U.S. Rep.
Dan Crane was censured by the House for having sex with a 17-year-old girl who worked in the House as a page. He lost a bid for reelection. In July 1983, U.
S. Rep. Dan Crane said he would not resign despite admitting to having sexual relations with a 17-year-old page.
(Chicago Tribune) U.S. Rep.
Edward E. Denison, of Marion, was charged during Prohibition after officials found a “leaking” suitcase. (Pacific and Atlantic photo) A downstate congressman from 1915 to 1931, U.
S. Rep. Edward E.
Denison, who supported the Volstead Act banning alcohol, was charged with possessing liquor during Prohi.