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Chicago Top Cop Selection Process Needs Careful Review

Rahm’s end run on Top Cop selection gives City Council unexpected opportunity to review Police Board’s role.

South suburban school board member votes on six-figure payout for his wife, an administrator in the system which is now trying to recoup the money.

After inquiries from the BGA, the Rauner administration forces out housing aide amid pay-to-play allegations.

Each city has its way but Chicago’s mayor is changing a longtime method for naming a police leader.

Gaming site hires contractor whose top exec has ties to reputed mob figures. Probe by regulators ends with hefty penalty – and unanswered questions.

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has a new security firm, and it’s affiliated with a local businessman with a curious past.

Oversight problems at Illinois’ three main oversight agencies, so we’re watching the watchdogs!

Concerns about a downstate village’s plan for a possible sale of its water system spurred ballot issue.

While lawmakers take hundreds of thousands in campaign money, some municipalities fear backlash from selling water systems.

Our public housing series with the Sun-Times got people’s attention and sparked a conversation that hopefully speeds up overdue reforms.