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Louisiana comes second on the list of per capita convictions with 2.62 per 10,000 inhabitants while Chicago's high number of offenses ensure Illinois comes third with 1.66.
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Louisiana comes second on list of per capita convictions with 262 per 10000 inhabitants while Chicago's offenses ensure Illinois comes third with 166
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{
    "state": "Illinois",
    "convictions_per_capita_il": "1.66 per 10,000 inhabitants",
    "convictions_per_capita_la": "2.62 per 10,000 inhabitants"
}
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Corruption Statistics
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Created
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM (6 months ago)
Last Updated
February 15, 2026 at 5:01 PM (6 months ago)

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The Most Corrupt States In America [Infographic]
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https://www.forbes.com/sites/niallmccarthy/2020/02/19/the-most-corrupt-states-in-america-infographic/

A University of Chicago report analyzed public corruption statistics from the U.S. Department of Justice. The report found Chicago to be the most corrupt city, with D.C. having the highest number of convictions per capita. The article presents data on public corruption convictions across the U.S.

Corruption Public Corruption Crime United States Chicago Data Analysis

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