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USA v. Wilson

Chester Wilson Jr., former chief of staff to then-Alderman Carrie Austin, was sentenced to three years probation and a $20,000 fine. Prosecutors allege Wilson accepted home improvement materials including granite countertops and sump pumps as bribes in exchange for political favors.

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Filed: Jul 1 · 20:29 UTCUpdated: Jul 1 · 22:09 UTC
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Charges
  • Bribery
  • Kickback
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https://chicago.suntimes.com/city-hall/2026/07/01/chester-wilson-sentence-carrie-austin-corruption-charges

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Top aide to ex-Ald. Carrie Austin gets probation for role in home improvement kickbacks

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 1 · 20:29 UTC