20th ward Alderman Willie Cochran was sentenced to 12 months in jail and 2 yrs supervised release. Cochran plead guilty back in March to one felony count of wire fraud for spending campaign funds on personal purchases including gambling and his daughter's college tuition.
Federal prosecutors charged Cochran with 14 felony counts of wire fraud, extortion and bribery in exchange for s plea. He must report to prison by August 23rd.