I'd have to say that there were probably some IL politicos that weren't crooked when they were first elected, how long they stayed that way is something else again!
That is kinda like saying all Repub politicians are child molesters because a lot of them have been busted for it in the past,isnt it?
amabo
He has been sued dozens of times for back taxes, had trouble paying his mortgage and has been cited numerous times by the city for building code violations and failing to pay water bills."
"His ex-wife accused him of being a serial cheat who shot up illegally obtained steroids, physically abused her and failed to pay child support even as he spent millions of dollars of his own money to get elected."
He was arrested for threatening his girlfriend (who is a prostitute) with a knife.
All Illinois politicians are crooks.