Feds: Former Chicago-area school board president steered $2.7M deal for alleged kickback

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Original Load Date Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Last Updated Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m.
Original URL http://www.fox32chicago.com/news/chicago-area-school-board-president-kickback

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#### The Brief * * A former East Aurora School District 131 board president is accused of steering a $2.7 million air purifier purchase in exchange for a $1.3 million kickback. * Federal prosecutors allege Annette Johnson arranged for the money to go to a company owned by her boyfriend,...