Just what is in the water being served up in Chicago City Council chambers?
For decades now, the place has been a magnetic pull for the ethically challenged.
This morning, 29th Ward Alderman Ike Carothers pleaded not guilty to federal corruption charges that include bribery and fraud.
Carothers is now part of a list of more than 30 Chicago alderman to be indicted over the last 40 years.
Prosecutors allege that the 54-year-old Carothers accepted $40,000 in home improvements and other perks from a West Side developer in return for supporting a zoning change for the builder's lucrative development.
What's even more incredulous in this case -- Carothers witnessed his father travel down this same road. So you'd think he might try to steer clear of such issues.
Back in 1983, his father, former 28th ward Alderman William Carothers was convicted and went to prison for extortion.
Now I don’t know if the good alderman is guilty or innocent, but it does seem like history could be repeating itself.
What do you think?
