Forest Park cop was accused of sexually assaulting 19-year-old police intern but was never charged with a crime. Did authorities do enough to investigate the claims?
Robert Herguth
Following Legal Trouble, Ex-Prosecutor Eyes Job With Police
While detained in 2012 for an off-duty incident, a now-former prosecutor had an ugly encounter with Chicago police. More recently, she inquired about a job with sheriff.
Niles Not All Smiles About Referendum Outreach
Municipal government uses taxpayer money to send residents allegedly “skewed” pamphlets on ballot initiative. Some believe village crossed the line, engaging in politics on the public dime.
New Runway Controversy – This Time Not At O’Hare
Residents fear study by northwest suburban Chicago Executive Airport will lead to runway expansion, knocking out homes and increasing noise. Echoes of O’Hare debate.
Brash Advance
Summit’s politically connected village administrator allegedly gives himself a “loan” with taxpayer money. Confronted by the BGA and FOX 32, he resigns.
Animal Care, A Deadly Snare
Employee of city animal pound hit with 20-day suspension for alleged dog-choking incident, but other problems persist at taxpayer-funded facility.
Brown’s Inside Pitch
Raising new ethical questions, the BGA and FOX 32 find Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown solicited underlings for a private side business. And we discover another curiosity involving her family and Gov. Quinn’s scandal-plagued grant program.
No Second Chance At City Pound
Two dogs allegedly killed in recent weeks by Chicago Animal Care and Control workers, in latest turmoil at long-troubled city agency.
Brown Still Looking For Green
Circuit Court clerk’s cash grab; Rosemont’s late mayor through the lens of the FBI; and which pols took campaign cash from McHugh since the company’s troubles surfaced.
Playground Slide
Maywood Park District’s police department was disbanded in the 1990s amid a massive corruption scandal. Officials in the western suburb are now pushing to resurrect the force – in what critics say is a huge step backwards.