The number of people collecting six-figure pensions is increasing, adding strain to the city’s largest retirement fund.
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Could Chicago Save Millions By Slashing Boards Of “Sister Agencies?”
Who needs a park board when the biggest decisions are made by City Hall?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Deeply Disappointed By Fair Map Loss
November ballot won’t offer voters a fair map choice after close Supreme Court decision.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Teachers’ Pension Fund Has History Of Overpaying
Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time To Think Outside The Box To Stem Chicago’s Violence
One thing’s for sure: with more than 450 people killed this year, current anti-violence strategies aren’t working.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Southwest Suburban Cop Fired For Slapping Inmate
Eight-year vet of police force seen on camera slapping man in genital area. Officer was previously suspended after a sexual assault allegation.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Breaking Blago: Reflecting On Rod’s Dramatic Rise And Fall
Some reflections from Andy Shaw, who has been watching Blago—and the Greek tragedy that is his career—for 30 years.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Teachers’ Pension Fund Makes Multi-Million Dollar Mistake
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund miscalculated retirement benefits and overpaid retirees by $2.78 million. Now pensioners are asked to pay the money back.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Disappointed in Rauner’s Automatic Voter Registration Veto, Urges Override
The BGA expresses disappointment in Governor Rauner’s veto of Automatic Voter Registration, which would have made our voter rolls more accurate and secure while promoting democracy and civic engagement.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Blagojevich Prison Sentence Upheld
Ex-governor fails to sway judge that his sentence should be shortened.