Debt-burdened local governments explore the contentious option of going to court to cut, reorganize and dump their financial obligations, a Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
Andrew Schroedter
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Will Quinn Cash In On Pension Front?
Outgoing Gov. Pat Quinn could see juicy public-sector pension – or lesser retirement benefits if a pension reform bill that he backed is Ok’d by courts.
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CPS Hires Clout-Heavy Firm Accused Of Fraud
Chicago Public Schools pays electrical contractor more than $3 million after it’s barred by Emanuel administration for allegedly lying about ownership to get city contracts.
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Dolton Cop Fired In Missing Gun Case
Village of Dolton fires police supervisor after BGA/CBS2 report about missing handgun, drugs.
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Video Shows Cop Allegedly Hit Handcuffed Suspect
Lynwood police officer is shown on surveillance footage allegedly shoving, punching handcuffed prisoner inside police station. Did officials try to cover up the incident?
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City Inspectors General: Watchdogs On A Leash
They launch hundreds of investigations but results are lackluster, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
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Lost And Found
Confiscated by Dolton police, antique handgun goes missing from station, then turns up amid inquiry. Now a police supervisor faces possible discipline.
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Suburban Pension Peril
Money in dozens of Chicago-area police and fire pension funds is drying up – which should be a big worry not only for current and future retirees, but taxpayers, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation discovers.
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New Watchdog, New Conflicts
Downstate attorney is appointed new inspector general for the Illinois Legislature, but he and his firm have ties to top lawmakers, raising questions about his independence.
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Granting Favors?
Funds from Gov. Quinn’s controversial anti-violence grant program benefitted ally of political supporter.