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Chicago Area Ex-Mayor Admits to Taking Bribes to Ignore Gambling29 August 2001CHICAGO, Illinois –- As reported by the Chicago Tribune: ``Former Stone Park Mayor Robert D. Natale today pleaded guilty to one count of obstructing the enforcement of anti-gambling laws in the west suburb. ``In his change-of-plea agreement with federal prosecutors, Natale admitted that from 1989 to 1994 while he was mayor he accepted monthly payments of $500 from the Chicago mob to overlook video gambling operations in the suburb. ``Natale also admitted that he took a $4,500 payment to allow an adult bookstore to open in Stone Park. ``Under the terms of the agreement, Natale faces an 18-month prison term. His sentencing was set for November. ``Natale, who was scheduled to go on trial later this year, denied the charges when he was indicted two years ago…" |