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police365 243
Feb 19, 2013 07:19 AM
Why are so many local police chiefs donating to political campaigns? It’s one job that should be devoid of politics, experts say.
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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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Cherry Tops and Minority Stops
Feb 15, 2013 10:20 PM
Why are Evergreen Park police pulling over so many black drivers? The motorists believe it’s blatant “racial profiling.”
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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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Quinn Sun times
Feb 10, 2013 06:26 AM
Governor Quinn recently called for a ban on “conflict of interest voting.” This, unfortunately, is just another well-intentioned baby step.
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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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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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Civics101
Jan 31, 2013 10:24 AM
In Bellwood, a superintendent is hired after campaigning for school board members. And she’s not the only school administrator in the region engaged in politics.
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