Top officials at suburban fire department get hefty pay raises just as they retire – creating a pension windfall that could cost local residents an extra $1.5 million.
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How A $200 Million Township School Treasurer’s Office Stuck It To Taxpayers
Most journalists don’t tend to think along mathematical lines.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Joins Investigative News Network
Nonprofit association’s line-up includes top reporting organizations from across the country.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Landmark Wrongful Conviction Reform Bill Becomes Law
Following investigative expose, BGA policy team, lawmakers and advocates hail Governor Quinn’s approval of SB1006.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pilfered Pills At County Pharmacy?
Cook County’s government-run pharmacies have been so badly managed the DEA was brought in to help straighten them out.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
IDOT Twists Law On Political Hires
The Better Government Association found the Illinois Department of Transportation – a large agency under the governor’s control – has been manipulating the wording in job descriptions to get around restrictions on political hiring.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Hiding in Plain Sight: Local Cops Use ‘Stop-and-Frisk’
Unlike other area suburbs, Evanston police announce utilizing controversial tactic, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation finds.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Ex-School Official Faces Detention
Following BGA/CBS2 investigation, suburban school treasurer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money. He faces jail time if convicted.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Blast From The Past
Former Cal City mayor is out of prison and back on the campaign trail – for other politicos. But new storm clouds are approaching for the once-rising star.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Smaller Council Could Improve Accountability
So here’s today’s question: After 90 years, should the Council go on another diet?