Chicago alderman charged

Crain's Chicago Business reports:

A city alderman running for re-election was arrested Monday by federal authorities who accused her of accepting $5,000 from a fictitious private developer.

In return for the money, Alderman Arenda Troutman agreed to help the bogus developer obtain zoning changes and alley access for a proposed development in her South Side ward, according to a criminal complaint unsealed Monday that charges Troutman with one count of bribery.

Speaking of zoning,another former Alderman was Chairman of the Zoning Committee and a "made member" of Chicago's Mob.