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Following questions from the BGA, Chicago Public Schools says it will no longer work with an electrical contractor that has been paid more than $3 million since August 2012, when the company was banned by City Hall for allegedly lying about its ownership to win city contracts.

Prompted by a BGA investigation that raised questions about pension eligibility, the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund decides to strip away taxpayer-subsidized retirement benefits from a politically connected attorney working for the municipal governments in Calumet City and Chicago Heights.

After BGA reveals that many firefighters, like cops, are allowed to work with booze in their system, legislation is proposed to create “zero tolerance” for all first responders.

Following inquiries for a BGA/NBC 5 story about state government spending more than $500,000 to park hundreds of vehicles in Loop parking garages last year, two public agencies pledge to negotiate lower rates to save taxpayers money.

After the BGA reports a mini-casino is planned for a Village of Dolton-owned retirement home for low-income seniors, the Illinois Gaming Board says it may withdraw the gaming license.

Following BGA/CBS2 investigation, suburban school treasurer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money.

After the BGA and CBS2 research how a confiscated gun and drugs went missing from the Dolton police station, officials say they plan to initiate termination proceedings against a police supervisor.

In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.

After the BGA and CBS2 reveal many Chicago-area mayors take campaign money from bars and restaurants they’re regulating.