Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pilots Mention Lack Of Traction On O’Hare Runways
Several aircraft slid from O’Hare runways this winter. Recently obtained radio traffic shows pilots had difficulty braking after landing. Are city crews doing enough to clear pavement?
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues CPD For Failing To Turn Over Video Footage
Chicago Police Department stonewalls Better Government Association request for video of all fatal shootings by cops over past five years, so BGA takes agency to court.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Independent Map Amendment Best Hope To Empower People, Not Pols
Primary dilemma: Too many races without a choice.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CHA To Strip Aid From Gym Murder Suspect
Alleged gunman in workout room shooting at West Loop high-rise was recipient of taxpayer-backed housing voucher. CHA moves to yank subsidy, building manager sues to evict.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations
Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
City Hall Launches Inquiry
After BGA asks Emanuel administration about millions of dollars in city contracts awarded to company with serious workplace safety violations on previous municipal projects, city officials said they hadn’t known, and demand answers from contractor.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Faster Release Of Police Video Important For Healing Process After Laquan McDonald Shooting
Waiting more than 30 days to release police shooting video should be the exception, not the rule.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Taxpayers First Pay To Build, Then Lease Luxury Homes
Taxpayers foot the bill to lease condos and townhomes initially built with tax-increment financing dollars.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cited For Safety, Company Still Wins Juicy City Contracts
A sewer and excavation firm is accused of serious workplace safety violations, and still garners tens of millions of dollars in work from Emanuel administration.