NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 1, 2026Illinois
Former Top Aide to Ald. Carrie Austin Sentenced for Bribery Scheme
Chester Wilson Jr., the former chief of staff to longtime Chicago Alderperson Carrie Austin, was sentenced to three years of probation and a $20,000 fine for accepting home improvement kickbacks. The sentencing follows a federal corruption case involving a $50 million development project in the 34th Ward.
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The sentencing concludes a significant legal chapter regarding public corruption in the 34th Ward, where officials were accused of using their influence to secure personal home improvements from a developer.
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Who's Mentioned
personBoris Nitchoff“Late Lemont businessman and developer of the Renaissance at Beverly Ridge.”personChester Wilson Jr.“Former chief of staff to Ald. Carrie Austin, sentenced for bribery and theft.”personJohn Kness“U.S. District Judge who ruled Austin medically unfit for trial.”personCarrie Austin“Former 34th Ward Alderperson facing bribery and lying to the FBI charges; ruled ”location34th Ward“The Chicago ward represented by Carrie Austin.”organizationChicago Sun-Times“News outlet reporting on the case.”