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.
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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?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clout Hiring Persists Under Quinn
Rules intended to limit patronage in state government are routinely circumvented, a BGA investigation finds.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Good Heavens
Melrose Park’s municipal government, forever a troubled institution, is facing new problems and new scrutiny. Enough is enough.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Maul Cop
A Quad Cities police officer brutally beats department-store shoplifter without apparent provocation, and it’s caught on video. But officer escapes criminal charges – and keeps his job.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Wiggins’ donation to Preckwinkle yet another sign of how Metra leadership works
Which moves faster — a Metra train filled with commuters, or a Metra scandal filled with resignations, revelations and investigations?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
RTA Weighs Contract For Madigan Ally
Transit agency considers hiring clout-heavy PR firm to develop anti-suicide program to prevent intentional deaths along Chicago-area rail lines.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Rail Serious Question
Why did the heir apparent to ousted Metra CEO Alex Clifford give $1,000 to Toni Preckwinkle as Clifford was shown the door?