Posted on 09/13/2007 10:16:52 PM PDT by ConservativeStatement
Orlando Jones, the top aide and godson of former Cook County Board President John Stroger, parlayed his connections into a lucrative career as a behind-the-scenes government consultant with ties stretching from Chicago to Springfield and Las Vegas.
But in the last year, his quiet, insider role had brought him under more scrutiny of law enforcement, and on Tuesday he met with his lawyer to discuss how to refute allegations that he was involved in a contract scheme at a Las Vegas public hospital.
A day later, Jones, 52, was found dead on a beach in southwest Michigan, and authorities said they believe he shot himself near the vacation property where he had hoped to build a home.
(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...
In Chicago, party affiliation need not be mentioned. There is only one.
assisted suicide?
Ft. Marcy Beach?
My thoughts, too.
The wimps at the Tribune never investigated the
health of John Stroger. Is he alive,dead or paralyzed.
Chicago and Cook county is a Democrat (socialist)
utopia; perpetually broke, corrupt, crime ridden,
overtaxed,award losing schools at high prices, diminishing
middle class... you get the idea.
Mob.
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