The Latest Breaking News from Lavdim Memisovski

Former Cook County employee admits helping businesses cheat on taxes for free golf

Basilio Clausen, who worked in the assessor’s office, faces up to five years in prison but is now cooperating with federal prosecutors.

Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 3, 2023

Contractor accused of bribing Cook County assessor staffer

Alex Nitchoff is charged with conspiring to bribe a key employee handling commercial properties with home improvement goods and services, jewelry, meals and sports tickets.

Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 27, 2023

Ex-Cook County assessor worker admits he helped cut taxes by $1M in exchange for home improvements

Lavdim Memisovski, who agreed to cooperate with prosecutors, pleaded guilty to conduct between 2016 and July 2018 under then-Assessor Joe Berrios. Memisovski admitted his scheme involved other assessor’s employees.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2022