Sunday, February 07, 2010

Indicted Ill. Republican Power Broker William Cellini: Still Pulls Republican Strings?

John Kass reports on Republican power broker William Cellini:
William Cellini is the former longtime boss of the patronage-rich Sangamon County Republican organization. He was indicted on political corruption charges along with former Gov. Rod Blagojevich in the Operation Board Games investigation.

What's revealing is this: Cellini was involved in a recent strategy session that led to the Sangamon County GOP's key endorsement for gubernatorial candidate Kirk Dillard.
The late Sherman Skoklnick reports on William Cellini:
Although asked to take action by another State official, Attorney General Ryan refused to punish or prosecute his crony, reputed gambling casino mobster William F. Cellini. Cellini was accused of cheating the State out of 18 million dollars in a crooked hotel deal underwritten with State funding.
Does William Cellini know who the Chicago Mob is?