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beer365 243
Feb 14, 2013 10:43 PM
Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And they aren’t the only local police department with this troubling provision.
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Maria Pappas
Feb 02, 2013 06:30 PM
County treasurer helps property owners understand how they're getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes.
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Jan 16, 2013 09:27 AM
With election season underway, rivals to the village’s establishment find curious – and perhaps improper – roadblocks as they try to get on the ballot.
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Bellwood
Dec 26, 2012 09:52 AM
School district fires administrator for alleged sexual harassment, then hires him back after he campaigns for school board members.
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Sticker Shock
Dec 21, 2012 10:50 AM
After BGA raises questions about his eligibility, agency decides to strip away his benefits.
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Courting Trouble
Dec 13, 2012 08:40 AM
Aide to Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown files for bankruptcy – but fails to disclose six-figure taxpayer-funded income.
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Lawmaker salary
Nov 29, 2012 05:30 PM
Despite state pension woes and ailing finances, legislators among nation's highest paid, a BGA "Rescuing Illinois" examination reveals.
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Why Waste Time When Clout’s On The Line?
Nov 29, 2012 05:11 PM
Before she was even elected, incoming Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough insinuated herself into the agency’s hiring process – a brazen move that may have violated an anti-patronage court order.​
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thanks note
Nov 24, 2012 07:53 AM
In the spirit of the season, we’re recognizing political figures who advanced the cause of better government following BGA investigations, regardless of their motivation.
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arroyo
Nov 15, 2012 12:11 PM
Yet another public official improperly reaps tax breaks on personal property – and issues a refund when confronted.
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