Not only are generous retirement packages available for transit higher-ups, taxpayers are footing a big bill for pension lawyers and outside consultants.
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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?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CTA Execs Ride The Pension Express
Retirement perks benefit Chicago Transit Authority bigwigs, saddle taxpayers for decades.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Will Rauner And Madigan Consider Obama’s Compromise Advice?
Did the President’s compromise advice mean anything to Gov. Rauner or Speaker Madigan?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA To Police Task Force: Rebuild Public’s Trust
BGA lists misconduct records retention, transparency provisions as central to police accountability.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Sets State Reform Agenda
Preserving police records and protecting FOIA highlight the BGA’s legislative agenda.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For Chicago Aldermen To Empower A Real Watchdog
Wednesday’s vote could bring real reform, but only if Chicago aldermen stays strong.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
How CPS Failed Laquan McDonald
Teen gunned down by a Chicago cop had rough road through deeply flawed Chicago Public Schools, child-welfare systems.