<div>For two decades, the small Illinois town of Dixon couldn't afford new trucks, fresh asphalt, or summer pools. Meanwhile, their trusted treasurer lived like royalty—breeding champion horses, dripping in diamonds, and cruising the country in a $2 million RV. When the truth came out, it was the largest municipal fraud in U.S. history.<br> <br> "<a href="http://www.centuriespod.com">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from <a href="http://www.grabbagcollab.com">Grab Bag Collab</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at <a href="http://www.grabbagcollab.com">www.grabbagcollab.com</a><br> <br> DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK! Order today at <a href="http://www.centuriespod.com/book">www.centuriespod.com/book</a> (<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/book">https://www.centuriespod.com/book</a>)!<br> <br> Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod<br> <br> <strong>Episode Sponsors:</strong><br> <br> <strong>Quince.</strong> Give a gift they’ll actually use and love. Go to <a href="https://quince.com/CENTURIES">https://quince.com/CENTURIES</a> for free shipping and 365-day returns. </div>