BGA game plan: Push City Council to give watchdog full investigative power, including audits.
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CPS Grad Rates Drop At Almost Every High School
Practically all Chicago public high schools see four-year graduation rates revised lower following an investigation into inflated figures.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Our Federal Pension Bailout Story Touched A Nerve
What recent BGA story prompted more than 300 Facebook comments?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Paying Out At CPS, Coughing Up In Kane County, And Copping A Plea
This week’s Public Eye column includes items on Chicago Public Schools cutting checks for unused vacation time, an unusual toll project in the suburbs and a cop admitting to a heinous crime.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
More Transparency Needed at CHA, says BGA
BGA supports oversight and accountability provisions in ordinance aimed at reforming the Chicago Housing Authority
Posted inPress Release
BGA Announces Key Staff Hires, Changes
Personnel moves bolster investigative, policy and social media efforts.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CTA Pensions Pack Added Wallop To Taxpayers: Huge Fees
Not only are generous retirement packages available for transit higher-ups, taxpayers are footing a big bill for pension lawyers and outside consultants.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Alvarez Campaign Relies On Employee Donations
Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s campaign fund is accepting dozens of donations from her underlings, something her opponents say is wrong.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Old Expenses Rattle New Illinois Auditor General
Questions and concern about Mautino’s campaign payouts has opponents calling for his ouster even before he really gets started.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CTA Board’s Pension Games
Retired members of transit board get lucrative benefits – are taxpayers getting railroaded?