A cure for corruption? Some might say the past few months prove that many politicians are immune. But a new report co-authored by a former alderman says that’s not the case. University of Illinois at Chicago professor Dick Simpson is using his historical background in the city council as a basis to ‘suggest’ a number of reforms.

The report “Curing Corruption in Illinois” leans on analysis of how corruption occurs and proposes solutions. The report was officially released last night during a panel discussion led by Simpson and attended by Cindi Canary of the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform and Patrick Collins, the attorney charged with making recommendations to reform state government.

Music Button: Chris Joss, “Get With It”, from the CD Teraphonic Overdubs, (ESL records)