The BGA and CBS2 investigate Metra workers who allegedly wanted “lights, camera and (a piece of the) action” — by reportedly shaking down the production team for “Source Code,” a new movie filmed in part in Chicago.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
BGA Exclusive: Ex Ill. Workers Get Pensions and State Contract Jobs
For state of Illinois workers leaving government service, many have found the grass to be greener on the other side—as state contract employees.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Talkin’ Toni, Rahm and More with CBS’ Craig Dellimore on ‘At Issue’
Talkin’ Toni, Rahm and More with CBS’ Craig Dellimore on ‘At Issue’
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BGA Poll Results: Vote “Aye” On Cutting Chicago’s City Council
BGA Poll Results: Vote “Aye” On Cutting Chicago’s City Council
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Inspector General to ‘Open Chicago’ With New Transparency Initiative
Inspector General to ‘Open Chicago’ With New Transparency Initiative
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
POLL: Cut Chicago’s City Council?
Should Chicago cut the size of its City Council?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Should Chicago Cut the Size of its City Council? BGA Analysis Does the Math (re-posting from Dec. 2010)
Should Chicago Cut the Size of its City Council? BGA Analysis Does the Math (re-posting from Dec. 2010)
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Red-Light Cameras Ticket CTA Bus Drivers, But Taxpayers Charged
With Fox Chicago News, we examined more than 9,000 Chicago red-light camera tickets issued to vehicles with municipal plates since 2006.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
IG INVESTIGATION
Mar. 20, 2011 — The Secretary of State’s Inspector General launches an investigation after the BGA’s ongoing look into the management practices of Oak Brook Village President John Craig, who’s also working for the Illinois Secretary of State as a $64,000-a-year “dealer rep” (someone who checks on local car dealerships to inventory temporary licenses). Craig is defeated in his
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Mar. 23, 2011
What I’m Watching—Mar. 23, 2011