Already hurting for revenues, troubled south suburb can’t explain $275,000 in water bill waivers and other fiscal irregularities.
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New Runway Controversy – This Time Not At O’Hare
Residents fear study by northwest suburban Chicago Executive Airport will lead to runway expansion, knocking out homes and increasing noise. Echoes of O’Hare debate.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide – 2014 Illinois General Election
On November 4, Illinois residents will cast their votes for many important local, statewide and federal executive and legislative offices. For answers to some important general election questions, check out the BGA’s voters’ guide.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
New Illinois Laws Tackle Voting Barriers
Statewide pilot program, extended registration period make it easier to cast ballots.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Taxpayers Pay For Party At CSU Mansion
Controversial Chicago State University president lives at sprawling Beverly home, tosses elegant bash for neighbors, alumni.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Public Schools Increasingly Charge Fees To Students
With finances tight in many districts, thanks in part to the state’s dire financial condition, many public schools are implementing fees to collect more revenue.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
BGA Policy Team Backs Inspector General Reform
Advocates City Council Committee support OIG oversight of Public Building agency
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Quinn & Rauner: Our Questionnaire Goes Beyond The Attack Ads
Considering Illinois’ monumental fiscal and ethical challenges, voters deserve honest answers to tough questions about what the candidates plan to do if they win on Nov. 4.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
More Controversy At Chicago Animal Pound
Chicago’s Animal Care and Control – the taxpayer-funded city agency that deals with lost and abandoned pets, as well as wildlife issues – is in the news again, this time because of allegations that it didn’t do enough to care for a dog with a massive tumor.
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Suburb Trains Cops To Protect Local Officials
Decision by Elk Grove Village to send police to “dignitary” protection training follows threats, harassment against local municipal officials over the years.