"Mayor's Involvement in Prostitution Scandal Exposed at Illinois Strip Club"
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The former mayor of Harvey, Illinois, Eric Kellogg, allegedly demanded monthly payments from a local strip club in exchange for allowing it to operate and overlook prostitution on its premises, according to federal prosecutors. The scheme lasted for about 15 years, with the mayor's brother, Rommell Kellogg, recently being convicted of conspiring to demand and collect payments from the club. Another individual involved, Corey Johnson, pleaded guilty to a theft charge. The former mayor has not been charged in the case, and it is unclear if additional charges will be brought.
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- Illinois strip club paid mayor to allow prostitution: feds Kansas City Star
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