State’s attorney’s office is reviewing case amid allegations that an ex-Chicago cop framed two suspects who have long proclaimed their innocence.
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Melrose Park Mayor’s Conflict-Of-Interest Question
Mayor Ron Serpico’s administration taps local bank to handle municipal finances, bank taps Serpico to work as lawyer. Are taxpayer interests being well served?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
‘Maywood Machine’ Shifts Back Into Gear
Two years after Maywood voters ousted Henderson Yarbrough as mayor of the long-troubled western suburb, he’s back on the village board, winning a trustee seat in the April 7 election.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Taking A Hit In Melrose Park – Cop Arrested, Police Department Bruised
Arrest of detective on drug charges is just the latest problem with Melrose Park Police Department.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Biggest IL Governments Teeter On Edge Of Fiscal Cliff
There’s red ink flowing over every level of government—villages, towns, cities, and, of course, the State of Illinois, which is the biggest fiscal train wreck, followed by the city of Chicago and its public schools.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Gaming Board Member To Recuse Himself
Following a BGA inquiry, it was announced that a new member of the Illinois Gaming Board will not vote on matters involving Rivers Casino for six months to avoid a conflict of interest because his nonprofit has taken donations from the casino.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Rauner Gambling Board Pick Leads Group With Casino Ties
Hector Alejandre heads a law enforcement association that received donations from Rivers Casino – which he is regulating after Gov. Rauner appointed him to the Illinois Gaming Board.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Dog Gone Shame – City Pound Leaves Pooch In Van For Five Nights
In the latest embarrassment for Mayor Emanuel’s animal welfare agency, city workers apparently forgot that a dog was inside a cage in a city vehicle for nearly a week with little or no food or water.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Nominated For More Journalism Awards
Two additional contests recognize Better Government Association’s news stories and online presence in 2014.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Chicago Police Department – Again
Better Government Association seeks data on officers missing work-related court appearances. CPD blows off request, violating state’s open records law, so BGA files lawsuit.