La Shawn Ford
On the record
Indicted 2012 on federal bank fraud; pleaded guilty 2014 to lesser tax charge
SEVERITY · FELONY · CRIMES · fraud
Background
La Shawn Ford (Democrat) was Illinois's State Rep · House / Assembly 2007–2025 (18 years). Flagged as a notable historical figure by Officium's curation pass. Took office after Luis Arroyo (latest tracked occupant of this seat). Press-relevant: Indicted 2012 on federal bank fraud; pleaded guilty 2014 to lesser tax charge. Same-year political environment (2007): Governor Rod Blagojevich; Attorney General Lisa Madigan; Secretary of State Jesse White. Later filed for federal office (FEC ID H6IL07354: House).
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Others who held this office in Illinois
- Luis Arroyo (2006-2019)
- Annazette Collins (2001-2013)
- Edward Acevedo (1997-2017)
- Connie Howard (1995-2012)
- Michael Madigan (1971-2021)