En seis años, 61 personas murieron en edificios de Chicago donde la ciudad sabía de problemas de seguridad contra incendios.
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The Failures Before the Fires: How We Reported This Story
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘Old Lessons That Tragically Went Unheeded’
Over and over, Chicago fails to learn from fatal fires
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Los Fracasos Antes De Los Incendios: Cómo Reportamos Esta Historia
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Incendios Mortales, Promesas Incumplidas
Los políticos de Chicago no viabilizan reglas de seguridad que hagan la diferencia.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘Viejas Lecciones Que Fueron Trágicamente Ignoradas’
Una y otra vez, Chicago no aprende de los horribles incendios fatales.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Transition Team Committee to Mayor Lightfoot: Remember Your Promise To Support Transparent, Accountable Policing in Chicago
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inPolitiFact, What the Gov
Surviving the Pandemic: Black-Owned Businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Four Black-owned small businesses in Chicago’s West Side and west suburbs share their experiences with applying for federal funding during the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Are Nearly a Quarter of America’s Lead Pipes in Chicagoland?
A spokesperson for Sen. Durbin said he meant to reference the entire state, not just Chicago and its surrounding area. Either way, data limitations complicate national comparisons.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Legislative Oversight, Improve Transparency
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.