JOLIET, IL — Joliet City Councilman Pat Mudron realizes he is the subject of a criminal investigation that may lead to felony charges from the Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul. Mudron allegedly used his political power and influence to benefit his insurance business, Mudron Kane of Joliet's Republic Avenue.
This summer, Joliet Patch broke two blockbuster stories involving the two-term Joliet City Councilman: Mudron had kept quiet about his $248,000 no-bid insurance contract from the Rialto Square Theatre while serving as the Rialto's Joliet Council liaison.
As for the second contract, Patch broke the news that Mudron has handled the insurance contract for the Joliet Area Historical Museum in recent years.
During a recent interview at City Hall, Joliet Patch asked City Manager Jim Capparelli why he chose to be a whistleblower rather than let Mudron's actions in gaining multiple business contracts for himself slide.
Patch also wanted to know if Capparelli has any expectation regarding the outcome of the Attorney General's Office investigation into the matter involving Mudron.
"No, but I find all this very disappointing," Capparelli answered. "The citizens should expect more from their elected officials. It's up to the Attorney General and various state and federal agencies to take appropriate action, and certainly nothing precludes the...
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