THE CITY THAT WORKS: POWER, POLITICS AND CORRUPTION IN CHICAGO
EXCLUSIVE
TO EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE
By Dennis Moore
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| Steve Breen |
The opinions expressed are the views and beliefs of the author only, and do not necessarily reflect the views or beliefs of East County Magazine, its publisher or editor.
Author Dennis Moore has offered East County Magazine an exclusive
preview of his upcoming book, The City That Works: Power, Politics, And
Corruption In Chicago. Moore alleges that he felt fearful for his
life after refusing to go along with a corrupt political system. The book provides
an insider’s glimpse into Chicago’s formidable political machine - with revealing
insights into Chicago's top political figures including President-elect Barack
Obama, Mayor Richard Daley and Governor Rod Blagojevich, now facing impeachment
proceedings for attempting to sell Obama’s former Senate seat.
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| Former Illinois Governor Dan Walker with author Dennis Moore |
Moore grew up in the Chicagoland area, where he attended DePaul University,
majoring in Communications. As a Specifications Engineer for the City
of Chicago Department of Aviation at O'Hare International Airport, Moore was
involved in awarding over $11 million in contracts for vehicles
and equipment. In his book, Moore claims to have received threats from political
operatives of Governor Blagojevich and Mayor Daley. Later Moore became a political
operative himself, serving as precinct captain in the 37th Ward Political Organization
in Chicago. After moving to San Diego from Chicago, he joined the San Diego
Writers & Editors Guild and became involved in San Diego politics, supporting
and canvassing in the campaigns of Councilman Donna Frye for Mayor, and President-Elect
Barack Obama.