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Sandi Jackson
Feb 23, 2013 10:48 AM
35 former Chicago aldermen have been nailed for corruption since 1973.
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Feb 22, 2013 11:27 PM
Following BGA/NBC report on police departments that allow cops to come to work buzzed, Illinois secretary of state proposes “zero tolerance” legislation.
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Feb 19, 2013 07:00 AM
Safety of ambulance fleet questioned after wheels, door fall off several vehicles. This is just the latest embarrassment for Chicago Fire Department.
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Reform Spotlight Does Some Good
Feb 16, 2013 03:30 PM
From time to time the BGA will circle back to previous investigations to see if, and how, government responded. The findings in this first “Rewind” column are mixed.
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Privatizing Chicago
Feb 07, 2013 11:35 AM
The City Council should pursue the Privatization and Accountability Ordinance before considering privatizing Midway Airport or other assets.
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Putting the Breaks on YouTube
Feb 06, 2013 07:00 AM
Following an inquiry by the BGA and NBC 5, transit agency Pace cracks down on employees accessing videos at work. Why aren’t other public agencies doing more to police web activity?
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Widespread Fraud in Chicago School Lunch Program
Jan 08, 2013 09:38 AM
Not only are CPS employees underreporting income so their kids get taxpayer-subsidized meals, other parents are doing the same – at a staggering rate.
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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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One L of a Costly Mistake
Dec 12, 2012 07:36 AM
The CTA is spending an extra $6 million to replace wooden platforms that, despite being brand new, are rotting. Why? The agency neglected to apply weather sealant.
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Cleaning Up
Dec 03, 2012 11:23 AM
Curious questions arise about O’Hare Airport janitorial contract and the mayoral ally who stands to benefit.​
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