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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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Breaking the Piggy Bank
Dec 14, 2012 03:30 PM
Some Illinois politicians appear to be living high on the hog by using their campaign funds to supplement their lifestyles. Is this legal?
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Crawling in the Gutter
Dec 14, 2012 03:00 PM
Thieves descend on suburbs to steal municipal sewer covers. How did they end up at a mob-linked scrap yard?
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Mary Lee Leahy 2012
Mary Lee Leahy 2012
Dec 12, 2012 04:03 PM
As a lawyer, she represented working people and fought on-the-job discrimination.
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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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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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Lyons
Nov 10, 2012 11:06 PM
A familiar name from the political past surfaced in a BGA investigation of financial questions about a little-known public agency in west suburban Lyons Township.
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Why No Subs for Ailing Legislators?
Nov 03, 2012 10:07 PM
We can’t prevent an unexpected calamity that sidelines an elected representative. But why not consider letting every senator and representative designate a “temporary replacement” for emergencies?
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Lyons
Nov 01, 2012 10:18 AM
An open letter from the BGA to the Lyons Township School Treasurer’s Office, with some ideas on how to clean up its tarnished image and ensure taxpayer money is being well managed.
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