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Report: Ald. Willie Cochran under FBI investigation

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Wednesday, October 19, 2016
Willie Cochran

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Chicago Alderman Willie Cochran is reportedly accused of misusing campaign money and now the FBI is on the case.

The Chicago Tribune reported that the agency is looking into whether the South Side alderman improperly used campaign funds for personal expenses.

The newspaper said Cochran denied he did anything wrong and that his tax and campaign records are in order.

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