Prosecutor working under Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez failed to collect evidence in high-profile case alleging sexual assault at university campus in Chicago.
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A Video, An Apology And The Long Road To Accountability
First a video, then an apology. Now Rahm Emanuel’s long road to accountability.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Did Top Cicero Official Go To Bat For Relatives’ Towing Firm?
Court papers allege Cicero’s municipal attorney allowed his in-laws’ tow company to use town property for free – as part of arrangement that already may have been shorting taxpayers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Rauner Poised To Pursue State Privatization Deals
Governor wants more revenue but spinning off taxpayer-owned assets and services is risky business and ultimately requires asking the tough question: “Why do this?” reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
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BGA Reacts To Rahm’s City Council Apology
BGA President and CEO Andy Shaw says Chicagoans need more than a speech, they need action. Chicago’s has a long history of police misconduct, and several BGA investigations document it.
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Recall Rahm? Right Now, There’s No Way To Do It
Rahm Emanuel, who vows not to resign and disputes claims of withholding the Laquan McDonald police shooting tape for political purposes, cannot be plucked from office by a Chicago recall effort.
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Save, Don’t Raze Thompson Center
Chicago-based government center is showing its age but should be revitalized instead of sold to developers, argues a respected architecture and urban planning observer.
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Toxic CPD Culture Goes Back Decades
A look at the Laquan McDonald shooting and its aftermath in context: Decades of police misconduct but no accountability or real reform.
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BGA Calls For A Clear Policy To Preserve Vital Police Records
BGA urges Alvarez, Emanuel, Preckwinkle and other local officials to prevent the destruction of police misconduct files.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Chicago Pols Push Controversial Sales Programs
So-called multilevel marketing reps entice recruits with riches, but should elected officials be pushing these “opportunities of a lifetime?”