Before she was even elected, incoming Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough insinuated herself into the agency’s hiring process – a brazen move that may have violated an anti-patronage court order.
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Thanks to Pols Who Got it Right
In the spirit of the season, we’re recognizing political figures who advanced the cause of better government following BGA investigations, regardless of their motivation.
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Thanks to Pols Who Got it Right
In the spirit of the season, we’re recognizing political figures who advanced the cause of better government following BGA investigations, regardless of their motivation.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Paradox City
Calumet City is struggling economically, but the elected leaders in town sure aren’t. The mayor and aldermen get generous salaries, and perks that include free health insurance for life.
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BGA to Rahm: Cooperate With Inspector General Probe
The BGA is recommending City Hall fully cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General as it examines claims the mayor’s press office has been surreptitiously, and perhaps illegally, taping phone conversations with reporters.
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BGA to Rahm: Cooperate With Inspector General Probe
The BGA is recommending City Hall fully cooperate with the Office of the Inspector General as it examines claims the mayor’s press office has been surreptitiously, and perhaps illegally, taping phone conversations with reporters.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Hitting The Tax Brake
Yet another public official improperly reaps tax breaks on personal property – and issues a refund when confronted.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Mayor’s ‘Homeland Security’ Raises Questions
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch ordered his town’s police force to keep watch over his home – but why?
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Lyon Township’s Blast From Corruption’s Past
A familiar name from the political past surfaced in a BGA investigation of financial questions about a little-known public agency in west suburban Lyons Township.
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End Maywood’s Mayhem
The BGA proposes a series of reforms to begin cleaning up Maywood’s long-troubled municipal government. Tighter ethics rules are only part of the solution.