“With Todd Stroger gone, where to look for the latest eyebrow-raising fiscal gamesmanship in Cook County? Look no further than Maria Pappas, the county treasurer who was once mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate.”
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Chicago Taxpayers Send Teachers To Vegas Resort
BGA and CBS 2 Investigators uncover questionable spending by a Chicago grade school. (Image courtesy 123 Chroma Pixels/Flickr)
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
I.G. Joe: Ferguson’s truth-squad unearths troubling furlough findings
Way to go Joe! The value of an independent inspector general free of political pressure is once again writ large as Chicago I.G. Joe Ferguson unearths reporting inaccuracies in the city’s employee furlough program.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Feb. 7, 2011
What I’m Watching—Feb. 7, 2011
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Vox Populi: Regular Folks Respond To BGA Chicago Mayoral Questionnaire
No more parking meter deals without representation! Or at least a financial audit! That’s a rallying cry the next mayor of Chicago should heed before attempting to spin off any major public assets, according to members of the general public who responded to the 2011 BGA Chicago Mayoral Questionnaire.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Musings on Maria: a Post-Investigation Perspective
Musings on Maria: a Post-Investigation Perspective
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Feb. 4, 2011
What I’m Watching—Feb. 4, 2011
Posted inEvents
CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards
The Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
County Treasurer Spends
In its third report on questionable spending, CBS 2 and the BGA shine a light on how your taxpayer dollars are being spent by Maria Pappas’ administration.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Feb. 3, 2011
What I’m Watching—Feb. 3, 2011