After a year-long investigation into questionable financial and management activities at the Tri-State Fire Protection District in the western suburbs, the veteran chief retires under pressure.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
STATE OFFICIAL RESIGNS
In the wake of questions from the BGA, NBC 5 and others about how a high-ranking state wildlife official was participating in pro fishing tournaments while on taxpayer-subsidized sick leave, the official resigns, though he says his bosses approved of the fishing arrangement and unfairly forced him out.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
POL OPPOSES PARK POLICE PLAN
After questions are raised by the BGA, Maywood’s top political figure comes out against the expansion of the troubled park district police force, arguing that funding is needed for new programming over new cops.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Something’s Fishy At State Agency
Politically connected state wildlife official resigns amid questions about why he was participating in out-of-town pro fishing tournaments while on paid sick leave from state government. He says his bosses knew of his activities.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
This Should Not Be End Of Koschman Case
Better Government Association writes to U.S. Attorney, asks for federal investigation into how Chicago police, Cook County prosecutors and other government officials handled the killing of David Koschman at the hands of ex-Mayor Daley’s nephew.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Don’t Let Dixon’s Recovery From Massive Ripoff Obscure Oversight Lessons
Every government office should display this famous line from Dixon’s favorite son, Ronald Reagan: “Trust but verify.”
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Don’t Let Dixon’s Recovery From Massive Ripoff Obscure Oversight Lessons
Every government office should display this famous line from Dixon’s favorite son, Ronald Reagan: “Trust but verify.”
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
An Alarming Trend?
Chicago’s trauma ambulances appear to be taking longer to respond to emergencies and critics say it’s a symptom of a worsening ambulance shortage.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Corruption Pays?
In a bizarre twist, Dixon’s record-breaking embezzlement ends up putting the city in solid financial shape, a Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Responds To Koschman Findings, Special Prosecutor Report
A special prosecutor’s report detailing police and prosecutorial investigations into David Koschman’s 2004 death at the hands of Richard J. Vanecko, a nephew of ex-Mayor Richard M. Daley, was released Tuesday.