Investigation reveals police contracts allowing officers to work with alcohol in their systems.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Two Brothers, Six Pensions
State Rep. Robert Rita and his brother might each draw three taxpayer-funded pensions down the road. Even for a political family, that’s a big take-away.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Mike Madigan Swipe At BGA Misses Mark
Dear Mike: We haven’t talked in months, so I was surprised to learn that, in your capacity as Illinois Democratic chairman, you recently sent a letter to party leaders condemning the Better Government Association and my tenure as its CEO.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Airheads
Why are state-owned commuter airplanes flying with just one or two passengers at a huge cost to Illinois taxpayers?
Posted inPress Release
So Who’s The Bully?
BGA dismisses Madigan’s bullying accusations, vows to continue watchdog work.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Hey Rig Spender
Suburban fire department claims tight finances – but spends freely on pricey fire trucks, meals and various perks.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Cicero: Capone’s Long Gone But Not Corruption
Voter apathy lets “connected” voters maintain unethical status quo
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Madigan’s Minions
Patrick Ward, one of the central figures in the Metra patronage scandal, wasn’t the only political foot soldier for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to land on a public-sector payroll.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Record Delays
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk promises “dramatic procedural changes” after missing records “crisis” slows legal process for hundreds of inmates.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Talks Pension Woes at Financial Panel
Truth in Accounting, DePaul University host event