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Former Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges earlier this year and had agreed to cooperate with federal investigations, died of pneumonia due to a COVID-19 infection, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office.

Former Illinois State Sen. Martin Sandoval, who pleaded guilty to federal corruption charges earlier this year and had agreed to cooperate with federal investigations, has passed away after being diagnosed with COVID-19. Sandoval, 56, passed away after he was hospitalized due to the illness, his attorney told the Chicago Tribune. “While he may have strayed from the standard he set…

A former suburban Chicago mayor and county official pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to an extortion scheme involving a police officer and restaurant owner.

Former McCook Mayor and Cook County commissioner Jeff Tobolski was charged in federal court Friday with conspiracy to commit extortion and filing a false tax return, according to court records. As outlined in criminal information documents, federal prosecutors allege Tobolski conspired with someone known as “McCook Official A” to extort money from “Individual A.” Prosecutors have also accused Tobolski of…

Former Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to bribery and tax offenses, striking a deal with prosecutors in exchange for his cooperation. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports

Former Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to bribery and tax offenses, striking a deal with prosecutors in exchange for his cooperation.

Former Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval has been charged with bribery and filing a false tax return, according to an indictment filed in federal court Monday.

Democratic leaders have selected a 23-year-old community activist who works for U.S. Rep. Jesus “Chuy” Garcia to fill a vacant Illinois House seat.

Democratic leaders have appointed a first-term state representative to the seat vacated by former state Sen. Martin Sandoval, who is under federal investigation.

Illinois Sen. Martin Sandoval resigned as Transportation Committee chairman on Friday, the same day details were released about a search warrant executed at his home and office. NBC 5’s Mary Ann Ahern reports.