Daley Appoints Hoffman's Successor

Mayor Daley appointed a new inspector general to replace David Hoffman, who resigned to pursue a Senate run.

Joe Ferguson is cut from the same cloth as Hoffman. Both were federal prosecutors and both made a name going after the scummiest of scumbags  -- Hoffman after gangs, Ferguson after Hamas terrorists.

Ferguson has a measure of Illinois clout already.  He prosecuted the husband of Democratic Rep. Jan Schakowsky on bank fraud and federal tax violations.

Hoffman, who had a reputation for being an aggressive investigator into waste and corruption at City Hall, praised Ferguson's selection Friday. He said Ferguson has an excellent reputation in the U.S. attorney's office.

Copyright Associated Press / NBC Chicago

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