Chicago lawyer’s candidacy was in jeopardy earlier this year after a question about where he actually lives.
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Chicago’s Public Housing Divide
While thousands are stuck on waiting lists for public housing assistance, the CHA pays for hundreds to live at pricey addresses.
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Cook County fines businesses for selling black market cigs, fails to collect millions from citations
Taxpayer money up in smoke?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Feds Resurface In Cicero
The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago has subpoenaed records relating to two politically connected vendors in the western suburb, a regular target of federal scrutiny.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA To CHA: House People, Don’t Hoard Cash
Time for Chicago’s mayor and City Council to hold local housing officials accountable.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
State’s Top Watchdogs: They Bark, Don’t Bite
A Rescuing Illinois report finds state Executive and Legislative Inspector Generals lack power, resources to crack down on corruption. So, is that the plan?
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
CTA Pension Giveaway Costs Riders, Taxpayers $100 Million
A sweet pension deal CTA insiders leaves a sour taste in our mouths and dent in our pocketbooks.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Illinois Pols Grease Legislation For Pipeline Welders
Just-passed measure removes restrictions on the number of hours pipeline welders can work, travel. But critics worry about the safety of U.S. roads.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide — 2016 Illinois Primary Elections — March 15th
Questions about the March 15 primary? BGA’s Voters’ Guide has the answers.
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Questionable Security Contracts In Cicero
Security firm with ties to Cicero town president’s “bodyguard” is awarded potentially lucrative deals by two government agencies in the western suburb.