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Federal agents have raided the Far South Side home of Kevin Quinn, a former top political operative for House Speaker Michael Madigan and brother of the 13th Ward alderman, the Tribune has learned.
The FBI executed a search warrant in mid-May at Quinn’s home in the 10300 block of South California Avenue in the West Beverly neighborhood, according to three sources familiar with the investigation.
It’s unclear what information the agents were seeking or whether the raid stemmed from Quinn’s past work with Madigan’s powerful political organization. One source, however, told the Tribune federal agents had shown interest in computers and electronic equipment.
No charges have been filed against Quinn, 43, who could not be reached Wednesday. Messages left for Madigan’s spokesman and lawyer were not returned.
posted by Rich Miller
Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 9:53 pm
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“federal agents had shown interest in computers and electronic equipment”
Don’t they always?
Comment by DIstant watcher Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 10:25 pm
Kevin Quinn seems like a weak link, and it seems his life is coming apart. The feds can smell the blood in the water, and I bet they think he can take them up the food chain if they lean on him.
Comment by Three Dimensional Checkers Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 10:35 pm
Fed’s kicking in so many doors lately I’ve lost track of all the names. Lotsa scared politicos in Illinois right now.
Comment by Flat Bed Ford Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 10:37 pm
and this is why I should not have wasted my time watching national debate 1. this is so interesting….. and sad. Also, he does not live in the ward.
Comment by Amalia Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 10:41 pm
If the Feds think they’re going to get the speaker, they need to “aim higher.”
Comment by Glengarry Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 10:55 pm
Burke, Solis, Quinn. It’s all part of the same big probe and it points in one direction. The feds don’t care much about a foot soldier. They want the big Kahuna.
Comment by Da Lobsta Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 11:15 pm
What is in the water in the northeastern part of our state? There seems to be FBI raids in that area weekly? Yet, naysayers rail about ‘Springfield’ politicians. I say this, but the truth is that the location of the majority of the population is naturally going to be where the majority of the publicity comes from. Please, can the rest of us learn from other peoples’mistakes and stop doing things that will get you raised.
Comment by thoughts matter Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 11:24 pm
Raided, not raised. No glasses, small phone screen.
Comment by Thoughs matter Wednesday, Jun 26, 19 @ 11:25 pm
Tip of the iceberg. When all is said and done, this will make Silver Shovel look like a shoplifting case. This is a big moment for the state and city.
Comment by JP Altgeld Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 1:04 am
Whoops!
Comment by Rutro Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 7:31 am
If it was computers and electronic equipment you won’t find anything on there from Madigan. lol
Comment by Demoralized Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 7:58 am
I am still waiting for charges against Dorothy Brown.
Comment by Vodka and Cheetos Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 8:01 am
Just another day for Chicago Democrats.
Comment by SuburbanRepublican Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 8:59 am
Vodka does make a fair point just because someone close to someone is a target doesn’t mean they are going to get indicted.
Comment by Steve Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 9:00 am
===Just another day for Chicago Democrats.===
George Ryan and all the Operation Safe Roads folks might disagree…
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 9:02 am
There were many people that thought Burke was untouchable….until he wasn’t. Even the most careful people can be brought down by a sketchy sibling.
Comment by Nova Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 9:22 am
This will be an interesting watch.
It’s quite foolish to speculate what it all means in the big picture, but if one thinks Quinn is the end target, that’s not usually how the “guys down the street” as Rich Daley would say, operate.
I’ll watch what *does* happen. I’ll leave the speculation to others.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 9:37 am
- Oswego Willy - Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 9:02 am:
===Just another day for Chicago Democrats.===
George Ryan and all the Operation Safe Roads folks might disagree…
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So would Len Small almost 100 years ago today.
Comment by Leatherneck Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 10:39 am
Corruption is a bipartisan byproduct of power being craved in ways not legal.
No one party corners the market.
Comment by Oswego Willy Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 10:40 am
5000 cops live within a mile of this place. Bet not one of them was anywhere near this place.
Comment by A guy Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 11:51 am
Dorothy Brown is still walking around free.
Comment by Anon E Moose Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 12:33 pm
“Dorothy Brown is still walking around free.”
Which means she is presumed innocent of whatever charges nobody brought against her.
Comment by Michael Westen Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 12:43 pm
== “Dorothy Brown is still walking around free.” ==
“In this town, you’re innocent until you’re investigated.” ~Syriana
Comment by anon2 Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 4:07 pm
Feds gave them two years to get rid of the evidence…well played.
Comment by NothsideNoMore Thursday, Jun 27, 19 @ 11:32 pm
still recovering from me lol…
Comment by bruce rauner Friday, Jun 28, 19 @ 8:03 am
Happy Pride Month, my lovelies
Comment by Eliza Cunningham Friday, Jun 28, 19 @ 8:16 am