Illinois Supreme Court justice gets subpoenaed in racketeering lawsuit; Plus: Questions about residency for judicial candidates, and parking perks at courthouse.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Crash Grab
More victims of car accidents may have to foot the bill for first responders as so-called “crash tax” gains popularity with local fire departments.
Posted inPress Release
“At Issue” WBBM’s Craig Dellimore Interviews BGA’s Andy Shaw
“At Issue” WBBM Political Editor Craig Dellimore interviews BGA CEO and President Andy Shaw as he marks five years at the helm of the government watchdog group.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
“You’re Under Arrest!” Open Meetings Violators Get Well-Deserved Shock
You’ve seen it before — riveting images of torch-and-pitchfork-wielding citizens so angry they’re not going to take it anymore.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘Delightfully Tacky’ Campaign Expenses
State legislator’s campaign funds drop big bucks at south suburban Hooter’s; Plus, ex-Melrose Park police chief is out of prison.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Chalk Up Some Nice Wins In Legislative Session
A ‘Smart Streamlining’ plan passes, a bad FOIA bill dies.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
IDOT Secretary Resigns After BGA Investigations
Gov. Quinn makes change at IDOT after BGA investigations uncover widespread clout hiring issues at state transportation agency.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Backs Gov.’s FOIA Bill Veto At Press Conference
Open-government advocates urge state lawmakers not to try override
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Is McPier Taking You For A Ride?
McPier created a nonprofit to operate the Pier, but now they’re refusing to release any meaningful information about the Pier’s operation on the grounds that, as a nonprofit, it’s not a government agency and therefore exempt from the state’s open records law.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Leaning On Controversial Powerbroker
As Niles moves to “rebrand” its municipal image, village hires lobbyist with troubled past and curious clientele.