Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And they aren’t the only local police department with this troubling provision.
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No Bold Stand vs. Conflicts of Interest
Governor Quinn recently called for a ban on “conflict of interest voting.” This, unfortunately, is just another well-intentioned baby step.
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No Bold Stand vs. Conflicts of Interest
Governor Quinn recently called for a ban on “conflict of interest voting.” This, unfortunately, is just another well-intentioned baby step.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Privatizing Chicago
The City Council should pursue the Privatization and Accountability Ordinance before considering privatizing Midway Airport or other assets.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Putting the Brakes on YouTube
Following an inquiry by the BGA and NBC 5, transit agency Pace cracks down on employees accessing videos at work. Why aren’t other public agencies doing more to police web activity?
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Breathing Fire
County treasurer helps property owners understand how they’re getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Breathing Fire
County treasurer helps property owners understand how they’re getting burned by government bloat and soaring taxes.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Upstart Infrastructure Trust Seeks Financial Backing
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust—a new, city-created non-profit that seeks to make possible private financing of public infrastructure projects—released its first Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for financers.
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Upstart Infrastructure Trust Seeks Financial Backing
The Chicago Infrastructure Trust—a new, city-created non-profit that seeks to make possible private financing of public infrastructure projects—released its first Request for Qualifications (RFQ’s) for financers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Curious Civics Lesson
In Bellwood, a superintendent is hired after campaigning for school board members. And she’s not the only school administrator in the region engaged in politics.