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* Mark Brown, Tim Novak and Robert Herguth at the Sun-Times…

A federal grand jury subpoena obtained by the Chicago Sun-Times shows investigators are digging into former Cook County Assessor Joe Berrios and his political organization.

The subpoena seeks documents related to Berrios’ 31st Ward Democratic Organization, his Friends of Berrios campaign committee and the Mexican American Political Action Committee.

Among other things, the subpoena asks for information about contributions to Berrios’ retirement party and his access to private planes and boats.

It also seeks turnover of any items “related to any official action taken in exchange for a benefit” and specifies the type of actions — including “assessor recommendations, certificates of correction, certificates of error, property valuations and re-reviews.” […]

Similar subpoenas were received by several current and former employees of the assessor’s office, a source said.

The assessor’s office didn’t receive any subpoenas, Fritz Kaegi’s spokesperson said.

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 3:54 pm

Comments

Man, are they clearing out the backlog from 2014?

Comment by Ok Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 3:56 pm
Better late than never, I suppose.

Comment by Ron Burgundy Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 3:56 pm
A retirement party? Seriously?

If they’re getting down to that level, no one is safe.

Comment by SSL Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:00 pm
Because… Madigan

Comment by Flat Bed Ford Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:02 pm
I remember when Joe Berrios’ name came up in the Madigan movie.

Comment by Steve Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:06 pm
Any tax appeal lawyers co-operating?

Comment by Rutro Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:07 pm
Maybe Arroyo is saying stuff to help himself or get even. If I remeber, he and Berrios did not get along.

Comment by BigLou Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:08 pm
I’m going to be fascinating to hear about private planes and parties.

The walk thru of what could be, wow.

Comment by Oswego Willy Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:08 pm
*hides under floorboards at Erie Cafe*

Comment by JP Altgeld Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:09 pm
== access to private planes and boats. ==

Reminiscent to the Coli indictment. A boat, specifically.

Comment by Roman Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:15 pm
Berrios: Let me on your Chicago’s First Lady or Odyssey boats; I will reduce your property taxes? Deal?

Comment by Billy Sunday Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:21 pm
The “reverse engineering” on how “The Machine” works is fascinating!!

Comment by Former Candidate on the Ballot Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:31 pm
What happens when you squeeze a buffer?

Comment by Lucky Pierre Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:35 pm
Isn’t he a bit old to be partying in the Playpen?

Comment by ChrisB Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:50 pm
oh, cannot wait to see which private parties are involved with this one. fingers crossed that it is the slime that’s been hanging around the ward since the old old days.

Comment by Amalia Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:52 pm
“The first ones on the boat get the best deal” may take on new meaning with Uncle Joe.

Comment by Woodstock willy Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:53 pm
No. No. Can’t be same Berios. Old assessor was pure as driven snow. Paul Powell told me so

Comment by DuPage Saint Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 4:55 pm
==Maybe Arroyo is saying stuff to help himself or get even. If I remeber, he and Berrios did not get along. ==

They didn’t for awhile, but when theres something ‘golden’ like sweepstakes gambling, youd be surprised how that can go out the window.

Comment by skeltonsincloset Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 5:39 pm
drip, drip, drip

Comment by Anon y mouse Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 6:39 pm
Yachts, private airplanes etc.., all paid for with our TAXPAYERS money, you have Mexican - American Tropiical Optical Arce with just an education certificate and Daley handed him endless taxpayer dollars and Arce with both the Chico brothers holding hands laughing at us hardworking people. Illinois just one CRIMINAL enterprise.

Comment by Latina Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 6:51 pm
The FBI better send all these corrupt politicians and business owners to jail.

Comment by Corruption in Illinois Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 7:55 pm
I wonder if they are looking into Jimmy D and Aruba. I know He has been out of the game for a while but he is still in business with Cullerton.

Comment by Ogden Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 8:24 pm
The list of Democrats their Not investigating is much smaller than the list of the dems being investigated. Looks like Trump’s revenge is in full force.

Comment by Betcha by golly wow Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 8:35 pm
@Betcha by golly wow

You are correct about what is happening.

Comment by TheInvisibleMan Tuesday, Dec 17, 19 @ 9:25 pm
=Yachts, private airplanes etc.., all paid for with our TAXPAYERS money=

Please show me where it says taxpayer dollars were used for “yachts, private airplanes, etc.”.

Comment by Anon 1:45 Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 8:57 am
=Looks like Trump’s revenge is in full force.=

Two words: wishful thinking.

These multi-faceted investigations have absolutely nothing to do with Trump. Please stop being silly.

Comment by Anon 1:45 Wednesday, Dec 18, 19 @ 9:00 am