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BGA Mourns Loss Of Springfield Advisory Board Member Jim Forstall
Forstall was an active member of his community and a decorated military veteran.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Trust Or Bust? Emanuel’s ‘Breakout’ Infrastructure Plan Delivers Little
The mayor appears to have generated more headlines than results with a privatized infrastructure spending proposal that has cost taxpayers millions of dollars more than he said it would.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Dorothy Brown Offers Political Advice — For A Price
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown has long been dogged by allegations of pay-to-play in the administration of her office even as she also faces criticism for sloppy and inefficient record keeping.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner Enters Fray Over Water Testing Around ‘Clean’ Dumps
A debate over water testing at construction dumps leads to a clash between economic interests and public safety concerns.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Legislators Collect Paycheck From Washington, Pension From Illinois
Three members of Congress – Peter Roskam, Mike Bost and Jan Schakowsky – collect pensions from their time in Springfield; Cheri Bustos’ husband earns a public salary greater than $100,000 while cashing a $67,000 pension. It’s perfectly legal, but is it good government?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
How Illinois Lawmakers Have Gamed Their Pensions
Even Barack Obama could benefit from lucrative retirement perks state legislators have carved out for themselves.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Obama Adviser Stung By $90,000 Fine For Illegally Lobbying Rahm Emanuel
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
POL ISSUES REFUND FOR IMPROPER TAX BREAKS
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
LITTLE-USED STATE PLANES GROUNDED
After the BGA and FOX 32 find state-government planes are flying between Chicago and Springfield with just a single passenger on board, the Illinois Department of Transportation decides to halt the air shuttles when there so few travelers.