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.
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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.
Posted inPress Release
Key IL Lawmakers Backing BGA Petition to End Legislative Scholarships
With support from the Senate and House Leadership, a bill to eliminate legislative scholarships can pass and be ready for the Governor to sign by the end of February.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former City Colleges Chief Due $500,000 in Unused Sick Pay
Since stepping down in 2009, ex-chancellor Wayne Watson has received a wellness windfall—$300,000, so far—but he’s not the only one benefiting from this sick system.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
APOLOGY, REPRIMAND
DEC. 12, 2011 — Following revelations by the BGA and FOX Chicago News that on-the-clock employees of Proviso High School Township District 209 may have been helping their boss, school board President Emanuel “Chris” Welch, with “opposition research” in his political campaign for state representative, Welch apologizes and the school district reprimands two workers.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Mayor Emanuel, Inspector General Still Spar Over City Hall Access
In his quarterly report released this week, Chicago Inspector General Joseph Ferguson disputed Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s use of attorney-client privilege to withhold documents from his office related to current misconduct investigations.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Legislative Scholarships Abused, Must Be Ended
It’s one of the great perks of membership in the Illinois General Assembly: Doling out annual legislative scholarships that provide students in their districts a free education at a state-sponsored university.