After the BGA and the Post-Tribune revealed McCorkle had sold city-owned equipment to his underlings for cash, the former fire chief signals his retirement.
Archives
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Shaw Thoughts: ‘Political corruption not limited to Chicago or Illinois’
Shaw Thoughts: ‘Political corruption not limited to Chicago or Illinois’
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
SUSPENSION, INTERNAL REVIEW
May 12, 2011 — A series of BGA/FOX Chicago News investigations report on mismanagement and questionable financial practices at the Chicago Park District. After one of the reports, the superintendent’s chief of staff is suspended over credit card use. The Park District Board retains a pair of law firms to conduct an audit and review of district spending and procedures.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
NW Indiana Fire Dept. Equipment Sold by Ex-Chief — Where’s The Cash?
Did Hobart, Ind., taxpayers get hosed when a high-ranking fire official sold city-owned equipment to his underlings for cash? The BGA and the Northwest Indiana Post-Tribune investigate.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Will Illinois State Lawmakers Accept Brunt of Pension Reform?
One of the public pension reforms being proposed in Springfield this week will have its biggest economic impact on lawmakers.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Chicago Tribune Editorial: ‘Does Citizen Daley deserve a security detail?’
Chicago Tribune Editorial: ‘Does Citizen Daley deserve a security detail?’
Posted inPress Release
BGA Editorial: ‘Does Citizen Daley deserve a security detail?’
BGA CEO & President Andy Shaw writes this editorial in the Chicago Tribune.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Park District Examines Business Practices After BGA/FOX Investigation
The Chicago Park District is taking a hard look at how business is done after we questioned what top park officials were doing with their credit cards.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Who Can Fix State’s Public Pension Crisis? Try H.G. Wells
Who Can Fix State’s Public Pension Crisis? Try H.G. Wells
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Mayor Daley’s Name Turns Up In FBI Files On Embezzler John F. Duff Jr.
FBI documents obtained by the BGA raise fresh questions about just how close the Duffs were to Daley—and what sort of City Hall access they enjoyed during the mayor’s soon-to-end tenure.