The area rezoned is Galewood Yards, the largest undeveloped track of land in Chicago.
Carothers was setenced to 28 months on corruption charges Thursday.
Developer sentenced in re-zoning scheme
June 25, 2010 (CHICAGO) Boender was convicted on bribery and construction charges in connection with a rezoning scheme involving former Chicago alderman Ike Carothers. Boender allegedly paid for $40,000 in home improvements to Carother's home in exchange re-zoning changes that benefited Boender's business.
