Robert Herguth, Author at Better Government Association

Pilot Fatigue, Error Raised In Probe Of O’Hare Runway Mishap

by Robert Herguth June 5, 2016November 10, 2022

But airline suggests runway conditions, other factors, could have been in play, too, when commercial jetliner slid from landing strip over winter.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Cook County Circuit Court Employee Pleads Guilty

by Robert Herguth April 26, 2016November 10, 2022

Dorothy Brown worker admits to lying to grand jury as part of probe of alleged pay-to-play in the agency.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Rivers Casino Pays $1.65 Mil Fine After Mob Inquiry

by Robert Herguth April 6, 2016November 10, 2022

Gaming site hires contractor whose top exec has ties to reputed mob figures. Probe by regulators ends with hefty penalty – and unanswered questions.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Hitches Wagon To Controversial Exec

by Robert Herguth April 5, 2016November 10, 2022

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has a new security firm, and it’s affiliated with a local businessman with a curious past.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Pilots Mention Lack Of Traction On O’Hare Runways

by Robert Herguth March 25, 2016November 10, 2022

Several aircraft slid from O’Hare runways this winter. Recently obtained radio traffic shows pilots had difficulty braking after landing. Are city crews doing enough to clear pavement?

Follow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

Paying Out At CPS, Coughing Up In Kane County, And Copping A Plea

by Robert Herguth and Sarah Karp February 21, 2016November 10, 2022

This week’s Public Eye column includes items on Chicago Public Schools cutting checks for unused vacation time, an unusual toll project in the suburbs and a cop admitting to a heinous crime.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Alvarez Campaign Relies On Employee Donations

by Robert Herguth and Andrew Schroedter February 16, 2016November 10, 2022

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s campaign fund is accepting dozens of donations from her underlings, something her opponents say is wrong.

Follow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

Controversial Donor Gives To Alvarez, Again

by Robert Herguth February 8, 2016November 10, 2022

Businessman once probed by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s predecessor in still-unsolved missing persons case is now giving her campaign a financial boost.