Oak Brook village president approves liquor license for Gibsons, then accepts $10,000 campaign donation from restaurant—but it’s not the only conflict-of-interest question being raised.
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What I’m Watching—Jan. 21, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 21, 2011
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 20, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 20, 2011
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cook County ethics chairman resigns
BGA, WGN-TV and Chicago magazine investigation raised questions about John Pikarski own ethics on Cook County Board of Ethics.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
RESIGNATION
Jan. 18, 2011 — A BGA/WGN-TV/Chicago magazine investigation finds Cook County Board of Ethics Chairman John Pikarski made significant political contributions and maintained close ties to the Cook County assessor, an elected official the ethics board is charged with monitoring.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 19, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 19, 2011
Posted inPress Release
County Ethics Chairman Resigns After BGA/WGN/Chicago Magazine report
“An appointed Cook County ethics official resigned his post one day after a news report revealed his political ties to Assessor Joseph Berrios, who is under an ethics spotlight for hiring his son and sister days after taking his current post, officials confirmed today.”
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
FIELD FOUNDATION AWARDS $20K
Jan. 19, 2011 — The Field Foundation Awards the BGA a $20,000 grant for BGA Citizen Watchdogs of Education, a training program that aims to educate and engage citizens on education, school funding and Chicago Public Schools.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
What I’m Watching—Jan. 18, 2011
What I’m Watching—Jan. 18, 2011
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Ethical Questions Arise About Cook County Ethics Board
A joint investigation by WGN-TV, Chicago magazine and the Better Government Association raises ethical questions about the head of the Cook County Ethics Board.