This episode taught Mike Madigan that was NOT the way to make money in Illinois politics. So, he devised a different path- which has worked out real well for him.
“After being released from prison in early 1963, with just $81 to his name, Mr. Hodge lived quietly in Granite City for the next 23 years, serving as a clerk in his sister’s hardware store, then as an auto salesman and finally as a real estate agent. Over the years memories of Mr. Hodge’s embezzlement have faded.” http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1987-01-01/sports/8701010079_1_mr-hodge-state-auditor-orville-hodge
For his own sake, I hope Blago surprises us and follows the example of Mr. Hodge.
- Ron Burgundy - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:30 am:
Nice to see that the problem of legal entanglements with our auditors has been eliminated for good. /s
- anon - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:35 am:
For the record, Hodge was a Republican.
- phocion - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:42 am:
This is why Cap Fax is an indispensable resource in Illinois.
- Downstate GOP Faithless - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:42 am:
Nobody could tell his story like JBT
- 47th Ward - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:48 am:
$1 million in 1956 was a LOT of money.
- Roger Dorn - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 11:52 am:
This episode taught Mike Madigan that was NOT the way to make money in Illinois politics. So, he devised a different path- which has worked out real well for him.
- Big Muddy - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:02 pm:
Wonder what the headline will be for Mautino?
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:03 pm:
“After being released from prison in early 1963, with just $81 to his name, Mr. Hodge lived quietly in Granite City for the next 23 years, serving as a clerk in his sister’s hardware store, then as an auto salesman and finally as a real estate agent. Over the years memories of Mr. Hodge’s embezzlement have faded.” http://articles.chicagotribune.com/1987-01-01/sports/8701010079_1_mr-hodge-state-auditor-orville-hodge
For his own sake, I hope Blago surprises us and follows the example of Mr. Hodge.
– MrJM
- weltschmerz - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:15 pm:
And nobody has stolen anything since. And that’s the truth. phfffft.
- Foster brooks - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:23 pm:
Paul shoebox powell was my favorite
- Precinct Captain - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:35 pm:
==- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:03 pm:==
You mean you don’t want to see the Jailhouse Rockers at the Hideout?
- Anotherretiree - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:36 pm:
Now I know what happened in IL when I was 1 day old ! Back when 1 million was real money…
- Anotherretiree - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:45 pm:
Also not the word FINAL on the right side…back when Newspapers could publish two editions a day. Seems like ancient history now..
- @MisterJayEm - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:59 pm:
“You mean you don’t want to see the Jailhouse Rockers at the Hideout?”
I’d much rather see Tim Tuten as governor.
– MrJM
- Anonymous - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 1:02 pm:
Big Muddy… always ready to splatter a Democrat.
- VanillaMan - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 2:22 pm:
His crime set back the political dreams of every Orville since!
- Mama - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 2:38 pm:
- Big Muddy - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 12:02 pm: -
Mautino has not stolen any money from his office.
- JoanP - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 2:56 pm:
@Anotherretiree -
“back when Newspapers could publish two editions a day”
At least. AND Chicago had four major daily newspapers.
- A guy - Friday, Jul 22, 16 @ 3:13 pm:
Picture is too little to see Bernie’s byline. lol