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Waste Management Queda Fuera Del Programa De Reciclaje De La Municipalidad De Chicago
La compañía perdió el contrato con la municipalidad después de que una investigación de la BGA revelara cómo Waste Management cobraba el doble por procesar los materiales en contenedores de reciclaje.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Waste Management Ousted From Chicago’s Recycling Program
The company lost the city’s Blue Cart contract after a BGA investigation revealed how the company charged the city twice for processing materials in recycling bins.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Here’s How to Weigh in on New Legislative Maps
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy, PolitiFact
Illinois Redistricting Hearings Fail to Engage the Public. Ask Yourself Why
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Does the American Rescue Plan Limit How States Can Spend Funds?
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost claimed the federal plan just signed into law doesn’t restrict spending on the $350 billion allocated to state and local governments. That leaves out important details.
Posted inABC 7 Videos, Follow-Up
BGA Investigates Alleged Corruption Surrounding Lyons Mayoral Race
The Better Government Association is investigating alleged corruption surrounding a suburban mayoral race.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Una Investigación sobre Corrupción Pesa sobre la Contienda Electoral por la Alcaldía de Lyons
Mientras se postula para un cuarto mandato, el alcalde de Lyons Chris Getty, ha gastado casi $100,000 en cuentas legales vinculadas a una amplia investigación de corrupción
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Corruption Investigation Hangs Over Mayoral Race in Western Suburb
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty has spent nearly $100,000 on legal bills tied to a wide-ranging corruption investigation as he runs for a fourth term.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘Lo Que Se Dice Aquí, Se Queda Aquí’. El Trabajo Del Comité Que Identificó Los 41 Monumentos Públicos Para Su Posible Remoción Permanece Opaco.
El comité creado por Lightfoot concluyó que las estatuas de Colón, Washington, Lincoln y otros deberían ser retiradas, pero el Ayuntamiento no ha dado detalles sobre cómo se tomaron esas decisiones, porque dice que el comité no es un organismo público.