Chris Kennedy has yet to respond to reports of his corrupt, insider dealings

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Chris Kennedy is traveling Illinois claiming he is some sort of reformer – but a new Chicago Tribune investigative report details Kennedy’s troubled past as a corporate insider who used family connections to rake in millions, while leaving others to pay for his mistakes.

The Chicago Tribune report sheds light on a botched no-bid contract Kennedy scored in Cleveland through “a longtime family friend.” The plan was to build “a convention center and Medical Mart in Cleveland” which required an unpopular and controversial sales tax to pay for it.

Kennedy told Cleveland residents the convention center would be a “Disney World for doctors” – instead, it turned into a massive failure.

The Chicago Tribune explains, “the project was plagued by accusations of insider dealings, secrecy and failed promises. Kennedy’s company made millions of dollars, while residents are stuck paying more on items they purchase.”

“…the building sits eerily empty most days — the glassy high-tech showrooms of its few tenants unstaffed and deserted.”

Chris Kennedy’s company walked away with millions, shortchanging Cleveland by $20 million while raising sales taxes on hardworking families to pay for his false promises.

So Chris, is this your plan for Illinois? Shortchanging the taxpayers with your empty promises and corrupt dealings?

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