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BGA Forum Shines Light On Controversial Gambling Bill
BGA Forum Shines Light On Controversial Gambling Bill
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
TERMINATION
JULY 1, 2011 — A BGA/CBS2 investigation finds that a city worker at Midway Airport had allowed his friends to bypass security because they were running late for a flight. The BGA and CBS2 also find that city officials, rather than fire the worker when this came to light, put him on paid leave, then gave him another job with more pay. Only after the story aired did supervisors
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
City Is Slow To Discipline Worker Who Breached Airport Security
A city employee helped friends get through security at Midway Airport, but only got a slap on the wrist—and, arguably, a paid vacation—for his misconduct. BGA and CBS 2 investigate.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Highlights: April, May, June 2011
Landmark investigations, new good-government tools, and most importantly: results.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
More Trouble for Country Club Hills Mayor?
Just days after a BGA/WGN-TV investigation of Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch’s spending habits, the city council canceled municipal credit cards. And, it turns out, the state’s attorney is taking an interest in what’s going on there.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Country Club Hills should tee up some reforms
Country Club Hills should tee up some reforms
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
CREDIT CARDS CANCELLED
JUNE 27, 2011 — After a BGA/WGN-TV investigation into Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch’s spending, the city council eliminates all but one city credit card.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Suburban Mayor Living ‘Country Club’ Lifestyle, Courtesy Taxpayers
Times may be rough, but in Country Club Hills, the mayor is rolling in the green, courtesy of taxpayers and donors to his campaign fund, according to a review by the Better Government Association.