As Oak Lawn’s public golf course loses millions, current and former elected officials and their families are allowed to play for free, and enjoy other recreation perks.
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Posted inPress Release
BGA Summer Giveaway
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Accused Of Perjury, Chicago Cop Resigns
But officer may have been gone anyway – the police department recently recommended that she and partner be fired for lying about shooting case.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cicero School Officials: Travel Log, High On Hog
District 99 is not a wealthy district, but school board members are staying at swanky hotels, eating pricey meals and making other curious expenses – courtesy of taxpayers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislation Passed
A bill that would limit how much public officials can spend on taxpayer-subsidized travel is passed by legislators and heads to Gov. Rauner’s desk. The legislation was inspired by news stories from the BGA and other media groups on questionable spending by school districts.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
CPD Acts, Officer Resigns
Several months after the BGA and CBS2 highlight the case of a Chicago cop who allegedly lied in court in an attempted murder case, the Chicago Police Department moves to fire her, and she resigns.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Hard To Duplicate Illinois’ 1980 CPS Rescue
Illinois lacks the leadership, the will and the resources to rescue CPS this year, like it did in 1980.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
The CHA’s Waiting Game
Thousands spent years waiting in line for CHA housing aid, while others spent only a few days or weeks.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cicero Pays Printing Firm Millions In No-Bid Deal
Town President Larry Dominick ends up with more than $100,000 in campaign donations from the company – in latest questionable arrangement in west suburb.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Urge Lawmakers to Vote YES On HB 6266
Email your elected officials and demand they vote to ensure the permanent preservation of police misconduct complaint records.