CRIMEJul 1 · 20:29 UTCCHICAGO SUN-TIMESMariah Woelfel | WBEZ

Top aide to ex-Ald. Carrie Austin gets probation for role in home improvement kickbacks

Chester Wilson Jr., former chief of staff to then-Ald. Carrie Austin, was sentenced to three years probation and a $20,000 fine for his role in a scheme involving home improvement kickbacks from a developer. Prosecutors allege Wilson and Austin accepted granite countertops, sump pumps, and other materials as bribes in exchange for political favors.

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Chester Wilson Jr.personCarrie AustinpersonU.S. District Judge John KnesspersonbriberytopicTheft of government fundstopicHome improvement kickbackstopic34th Wardplace

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