Cook County’s health care system has been so badly managed, physicians and other employees appear to be shorting taxpayers on hours – with little consequence until now.
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The Friends and Family Plan
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough taps niece for six-figure job, amid other questionable hires.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Integrity Index: States Fail Watchdog Test
Better Government Association’s state-by-state analysis shows government integrity laws lack strength, transparency and accountability.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Corruption Fight Needs Strong Government Watchdogs
The office of inspector general is one of government’s best anti-corruption tools, but only if it has authority, resources, independence and integrity.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Bad Foot Forward
More problems emerge with Maywood police as officer is caught on video allegedly stomping a suspect. This comes to light as village officials consider bringing in sheriff as a municipal watchdog.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Globetrotting Principal Grounded
Administrator at Gold Coast school is “reassigned” after internal investigation confirms inappropriate out-of-town spending with taxpayer money.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Big Brother Aims At Free Press
Government officials from the White House to the field house, and every public building in between, often react to probing questions from investigative journalists and civic watchdogs with exaggerated levels of irritation normally reserved for invasions of swarming gnats at picnics.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Taxpayers Deserve ‘Golden Parachute’
“Golden parachutes” may ensure soft, comfortable landings for high-level officials as they float down from lofty government jobs, but those excessive severance packages drop like lead balloons on the backs of taxpayers who get crushed by the cost.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Mission Unaccomplished
Little-known legislative inspector general steps down, leaving a legacy of inaction.
Posted inPress Release
NO MORE PARKING METER DEALS—OPEN UP PRIVATIZATION PROCESS NOW!
Despite the controversial parking meter deal, Chicago continues to explore ways to “privatize” other public assets, including Midway Airport.