Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation into inflated graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools, the agency’s inspector general launches an investigation. Also, CPS announces a series of reforms to better ensure the integrity of graduation rates, including making principals take responsibility for the accuracy of data.
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CPS’ Fuzzy Math – Mayor Touts Bogus Graduation Rate
Mayor Emanuel has bragged about the Chicago Public Schools graduation rate improving. But records show his numbers are inflated. Is CPS cooking the books?
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SEC: Pension Adviser Defrauded Clients
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges of fraud last week against an investment company that, up until last year, had been a longtime financial adviser to two public pension funds in Chicago.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Gaming Board Launches Probe
Prompted by questions from the BGA, the Illinois Gaming Board launches an investigation into Rivers Casino over its relationship with a Chicago company whose president has had ties to reputed mob figures.
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CPS Dropping Pension Pick-Ups?
Last month the Better Government Association reported on a widespread – but little-known – practice in which public school districts agree to cover all or part of their employees’ share of pension contributions.
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BGA Wins Seven Lisagor Awards
Better Government Association Recognized For Outstanding Local Journalism
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O’Hare Report Speaks Volumes About City Transparency
Rosalind Rossi of the Chicago Sun-Times reported a real interesting story the other day about O’Hare Airport noise – an important quality-of-life and health issue for many city and suburban residents.
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More Trouble for UNO
The Chicago Sun-Times reported last week that a bitter split between the United Neighborhood Organization and the charter school chain it founded could force thousands of children to find a new school this fall.
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‘Maywood Machine’ Shifts Back Into Gear
Two years after Maywood voters ousted Henderson Yarbrough as mayor of the long-troubled western suburb, he’s back on the village board, winning a trustee seat in the April 7 election.
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Taking A Hit In Melrose Park – Cop Arrested, Police Department Bruised
Arrest of detective on drug charges is just the latest problem with Melrose Park Police Department.