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.
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.
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Nepotism Dispute Costs Suburban School District
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.
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Lansing Airport Struggles To Take Flight
Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.
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Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations
Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.
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Cook County Judge Candidate Fights Residency ‘Problem’
Chicago lawyer’s candidacy was in jeopardy earlier this year after a question about where he actually lives.
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Mayor’s ‘Homeland Security’ Raises Questions
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch ordered his town’s police force to keep watch over his home – but why?