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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Ex-Cop’s Big Payday Is Taxpayers’ Wipeout
The editors who lay out the Sun-Times totally nailed it last Monday when they filled most of the front page with a color photo of a man bodysurfing in tropical Australian waters while we were getting whacked by a swirling, snarling, way-too-typical spring snowstorm.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Double-Murder Conviction Being Reviewed After Frame-Up Alleged
The Emanuel administration asks Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to re-investigate Humboldt Park killings in wake of allegations that ex-Chicago detective framed suspects.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Is Rauner Planning To Sell Thompson Center?
The Better Government Association has learned the Rauner administration is laying the groundwork to have the downtown building appraised.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Charter School Network For Refusing To Release Records
Better Government Association seeks Internet activity records for Intrinsic Schools administrators, but taxpayer-funded charter network refuses to comply with state’s open records law. So BGA heads to court.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Nominated For 23 Lisagors
The Better Government Association’s investigative reporting team and media partners have been nominated by the Chicago Headline Club for 23 Peter Lisagor awards, long considered one of the highest honors in local journalism.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
School Official Heads To Prison
Following BGA investigations of financial irregularities, the Lyons Township School Treasurer is accused of embezzling $1.5 million, pleads guilty to theft and is sentenced to nine years in prison.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislator’s Publication Pledges Changes
Suburban newspaper co-owned by influential legislator promises better “internal controls” in the wake of BGA findings on possible plagiarism.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide – 2015 City of Chicago Municipal Runoff Elections
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inPress Release
Watson Takes Springfield
Watson had his first visit to the capital city since becoming the BGA’s watchdog-in-chief.