William Grant Stratton (R), Governor of Illinois from 1953-61 was indicted in 1964 on income tax charges; tried and acquitted in 1965.
Otto Kerner, Jr. (D), Governor of Illinois, 1961-68 was convicted in 1973 on 17 counts of bribery, conspiracy, perjury, and related charges; sentenced to three years in federal prison and fined $50,000.
George Ryan (D) Governor of Illinois 1998-2002 was convincted and sentenced to 6 1/2 years in jail.
We have have NUMBEROUS more Senators, Congressmen, State Representatives and State Senators convicted of various wrongdoings.
2006-10-18 04:23:00
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answered by Republican Mom 3
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