Illinois state lawmaker charged with bank fraud
CHICAGO – Illinois state Rep. La Shawn Ford has been indicted on federal bank fraud and other charges.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for northern Illinois announced the charges Thursday.
It accused the Chicago Democrat of fraudulently obtaining a $500,000 increase and a two-year extension on a line of credit from the failed ShoreBank.
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