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Casey Toner

Casey Toner, a Chicago native, has been an Illinois Answers reporter since 2016, taking the lead on numerous projects about criminal justice and politics. His series on police shootings in suburban Cook County resulted in a state law requiring procedural investigations of all police shootings in Illinois. Before he joined Illinois Answers, he wrote for the Daily Southtown and was a statewide reporter for Alabama Media Group, a consortium of Alabama newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer and writing music.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

For Golf Course In Red, No Greens Fees For Politicians

by Casey Toner May 29, 2016November 10, 2022

As Oak Lawn’s public golf course loses millions, current and former elected officials and their families are allowed to play for free, and enjoy other recreation perks.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Nepotism Dispute Costs Suburban School District

by Casey Toner April 10, 2016November 10, 2022

South suburban school board member votes on six-figure payout for his wife, an administrator in the system which is now trying to recoup the money.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Lansing Airport Struggles To Take Flight

by Casey Toner March 27, 2016November 10, 2022

Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations

by Casey Toner March 17, 2016November 10, 2022

Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Cook County Judge Candidate Fights Residency ‘Problem’

by Casey Toner March 11, 2016November 10, 2022

Chicago lawyer’s candidacy was in jeopardy earlier this year after a question about where he actually lives.

Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation

Mayor’s ‘Homeland Security’ Raises Questions

by Robert Herguth and Casey Toner November 12, 2012November 10, 2022

Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch ordered his town’s police force to keep watch over his home – but why?

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