How did the teenaged sons of a Cook County commissioner from Orland Park end up with good-paying summer jobs with the local fire department? The agency’s former human resources director says political favoritism played a part.
Dane Placko
Cigar Time On County Dime
Investigator for Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez whiles away his work hours in a Bridgeport cigar shop that has a curious clientele.
It’s All in the Family When it Comes to Squad Car Repairs in Stone Park
Auto body shop owned by family of Stone Park police chief repairs cop cars from west suburb—apparently without bid process.
Voter Fraud in Elmwood Park?
Supporters of the suburb’s mayor have moved away – but they still cast ballots in Elmwood Park elections.
Legal Issues Confront Strip Club Near Nuns
Lawsuit alleges aide to Stone Park mayor tried to shake down strip club developer; Melrose Park eyes court challenge to halt opening of club next to convent.
Really? Suburban Strip Club Getting Built Next To Convent
Nuns wonder why Stone Park’s village government approved exotic dancing venue along their fence line, but didn’t notify them.
Getting Charged Up In Maywood
After initially denying they have taxpayer-funded credit cards, government officials in the financially troubled western suburb release their credit card records—which show elaborate expenditures on the public dime. Among the big spenders: the ex-village manager who now serves as a Chicago alderman.
City Treasurer’s Police Detail Paid Thousands in Overtime
Why are Chicago taxpayers paying for a police officer to chauffeur Stephanie Neely to the gym, and her kid to school?
City Treasurer Uses Police Security Detail for Personal Business
Why are Chicago taxpayers paying for a police officer to chauffeur Stephanie Neely to the gym, and her kid to school?
On Personal Time or the Taxpayers’ Dime?
The BGA and FOX Chicago News follow a tip that leads to the Cook County Building, where Proviso Township employees appear to be doing “opposition research” for their boss, District 209 Board President Emanuel “Chris” Welch.