One government wants something from another one? Hire a lobbyist
BGA
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Optical business gives to politicians, gets govt. contracts
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 inPress Release
BGA on FAFSA
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
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Suspected ‘front company’ has good city hall lobbyist
Former top Daley aide Gery Chico helped Azteca win minority certification
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Rep. Burke: From Deputy City Clerk to City Hall Lobbyist
…then the brother of Ald. Ed Burke started a business lobbying City Hall
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Just Where Does Money from Jeans Day Go?
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
Errors In Water Dept. Bills Cause Collection Chaos
The city water department says it is owed more than $30 million for water bills. But is it?
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Your Township Tax Dollars
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
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Water district chief owns firm that helps polluters
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
How Do Aldermen Spend Their ‘Piggy Bank’ Money?
Munoz Accused Of Hoarding Funds For Park While Some Residents Demand Improvements