As O’Hare Airport’s latest takeoff and landing strip debuts this week, some question whether it’s worth the expense given how few flights will actually use the runway.
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Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA to Chicago Aldermen: Include Reforms in Budget
Top priorities are privatization ordinance, Inspector General post and greater transparency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
County Official Resigns Over Facebook Posts
High-ranking aide to State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez quits over Facebook remarks, some critiquing the physical appearance of Michelle Obama and Hillary Clinton.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Byrd-Bennett Arrest, The Perils Of Privatization
So much of public education is now run by private firms, and so much money is in play, it’s perhaps not surprising that a public official succumbed to greed.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues FBI Over Access To Public Records
The FBI is not immune from the federal Freedom of Information Act, the law that guarantees public access to government records.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Extracting Politics From Prosecutor’s Office
While Illinois voters elect state’s attorneys, Connecticut has a unique process aimed at getting rid of political pressure from the office.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
No New Privatizations Without Taxpayer Protection
Mayor’s plan to privatize 3-1-1 center should be put on hold until City Council adopts a privatization ordinance to protect taxpayers, and maybe longer.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Community College Leaders Cash In
Top administrators at Chicago-area community colleges are reaping big paychecks – and generous perks – courtesy of taxpayers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Anatomy Of An Illinois Criminal Justice Reform
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle built a bipartisan coalition to reform the state’s “automatic transfers” statute and provide juveniles more rehabilitation opportunities.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Education Reporter Raised Questions About CPS Chief Two Years Ago
While working for Catalyst Chicago, BGA senior reporter Sarah Karp uncovered issues with a no-bid contract’s connection to the board’s CEO.