Two Better Government Association news stories about alleged police misconduct are named finalists in the Chicago Bar Association’s Kogan journalism awards.
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Cook County Circuit Court Employee Pleads Guilty
Dorothy Brown worker admits to lying to grand jury as part of probe of alleged pay-to-play in the agency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CHA Tenants Shiver, City Sues Landlords
City Hall filed more than 200 lawsuits this year against landlords for inadequate heat. Dozens of those cases involve buildings subsidized through the Chicago Housing Authority.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
No State Budget So Lawmakers Focus On Bureaucratic Bloat
“Smart streamlining” picks up momentum in Springfield as lawmakers consider ways to downsize government.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cashing In On The CHA
Sun-Times/BGA report finds that, since the CHA started razing high-rises, providing housing for the poor has become a growth industry for private landlords.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Comfortable Apartment, But ‘Neighborhood Is Trouble’
Living in North Lawndale on Chicago’s West Side, a Section 8 voucher recipient looks to get out of the area.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
More Misconduct Alleged In Cicero
In latest controversy to swirl around Cicero Town President Larry Dominick – and cost taxpayers dearly – accusations fly about misspending in west suburb’s park district.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Video Shows Guard Punching, Kicking Inmate In Head
Correctional officer still has job, avoids criminal charges in spite of graphic video showing him pummeling Cook County Jail inmate.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Key To Illinois Budget Deal Is Public Outcry
Why we still don’t have a budget deal in Illinois, and how do we get one?
Posted inLegal
CPD Stonewalls On Another Shooting Video, BGA Sues
Chicago Police Department denies a Better Government Association request for footage of a recent police-involved shooting, so BGA takes agency to court – again.