In this episode, Alyssa and John talk about the Blago impeachment and political dynasties in Illinois.Show Notes:Chicago Tribune: Column: Madigan’s name launched her career but possibly contributed to calling it quitsPolitco: There’s An Irish Wake for Illinois’ Political MachineForbes: Why Does IL Attorney General Lisa Madigan Refuse To Prosecute Public Corruption?Time: An Illinois Dynasty Versus BlagojevichChicago Sun-Times: Lisa Madigan urged to repay bonuses - Foe Birkett says she owes taxpayers for cash dad paid staffersChicago Sun-Times: FBI targets Madigan papers - Police union endorsements, bonuses under investigationChicago Sun-Times: GOP calls for Madigan's ouster - Dems dismiss demand for new party chiefChicago Sun-Times: Birkett won't oppose pardon for Cruz - Attorney general hopeful defends loan from DuPage judgeChicago Tribune: Madigan defends role in EIU talks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Alyssa Dyksterhouse, Chicago tour guide, history lover and research extraordinaire, walks her friends through her favorite well-known and lesser-known moments in Chicago’s quirky past while exploring each story's parallels to current affairs.