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Koschman Vaneko
Dec 03, 2012 03:45 PM
Charges announced against Daley nephew in 2004 death along Division Street; BGA awaits word about possible law enforcement misconduct.
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Aug 27, 2012 10:26 AM
Alleged fraud gets politically connected electrical firm banned from future City of Chicago contracts. Other companies run by the same family that owns Windy City Electric remain under scrutiny, thanks in part to a Sun-Times/BGA investigation.
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BGA Public Eye
May 18, 2012 10:01 AM
Only a year into his term, Mayor Rahm Emanuel scores high marks for financial belt tightening and providing greater online access to city data and information. Still, the Mayor has tripped over a couple of key "transparency" tests -- improving relations with the city Inspector General's office and making his controversial infrastructure trust plan more open to public scrutiny.
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May 11, 2012 10:41 AM
The state’s attorney’s office is investigating a company for alleged minority-contracting scheme, but two prosecutors have owned piece of a related firm. Now, whistleblower questions whether those connections are delaying case.
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Stroger Hospital
May 07, 2012 02:17 PM
A BGA/NBC investigation prompts Cook County’s inspector general to call for three Stroger Hospital employees to face discipline after doctor received $90,000 in improper payments. But another casualty could be the whistleblower who brought this case to light.
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Flurry of Questions Over Snow-removal Contracts
May 07, 2012 11:59 AM
Chicago firefighter’s side business has been paid hundreds of thousands of dollars in tax money to plow in special taxing districts, despite a ban on city workers securing municipal contracts.
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Mayor Emanuel
Apr 30, 2012 01:44 PM
How did Mayor Emanuel do in Ethics & Transparency 101? BGA has the first term grade in Crain's one-year perspective.
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BGA Public Eye
Apr 20, 2012 12:03 AM
Municipal leaders in suburb get free access to a stadium suite during special events, including concerts and games.
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Apr 18, 2012 01:05 PM
Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel agreed to slow down his bid to establish a new financing vehicle designed to repair and upgrade public works projects.
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Chicago City Council
An open letter to aldermen says the Mayor’s blueprint needs greater scrutiny and more public accountability. It urges the City Council to vote no, or to delay and review, the controversial ordinance.
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