In response to a Better Government Association special investigation, Chicago Public Schools will propose changes to its policy for sick-day payouts.
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MAYOR EMANUEL HALTS SICK-DAY PAYOUTS
A day after the BGA revealed that the former chancellor of City Colleges stood to collect $500,000 for unused sick days accrued over a number of years, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ordered on Friday, Jan. 27, a temporary halt to sick-day compensation at all city-related agencies while officials determine the legality of ending the practice permanently.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
MAYOR EMANUEL ORDERS CUTS
Following inquiries by the BGA and NBC5 about parking perks afforded to public-sector employees, which led to this investigation, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ordered on Tuesday, Feb. 7, that agencies under his control explore further cuts in transportation expenses.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Taxpayer-backed Parking Perk Puts Government Honchos in Driver Seat
Public agencies spend roughly $1 million in single year on employee parking in Chicago; After questions surface, Rahm proposes more belt-tightening.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Really? Suburban Strip Club Getting Built Next To Convent
Nuns wonder why Stone Park’s village government approved exotic dancing venue along their fence line, but didn’t notify them.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
No More City Work For Top Emanuel Aide’s Spouse
Architecture firm run by Theresa Mintle’s husband made millions under former Mayor Daley, but can’t do city-related work while Mintle serves as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s chief of staff.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Getting Charged Up In Maywood
After initially denying they have taxpayer-funded credit cards, government officials in the financially troubled western suburb release their credit card records—which show elaborate expenditures on the public dime. Among the big spenders: the ex-village manager who now serves as a Chicago alderman.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
As Time and Cash Run Out, Pols Must Launch Pension Rescue
As Time and Cash Run Out, Pols Must Launch Pension Rescue
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Ill-Gotten Gains? At CPS, Unused Sick Days Pay Off
As part of the BGA’s Rescuing Illinois project, this investigation is the first in the Education Watch series shining a light on the state’s school systems.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Mayor Emanuel Cracks Down On Sick-Day Payouts
In wake of BGA investigation on former City Colleges chancellor, who stands to collect $500,000 in accrued sick time, Chicago mayor halts the practice and orders a review.