In what experts regard as a potentially serious conflict of interest, a union official who sits on the CTA’s pension board has been soliciting donations from financial firms doing business with the retirement fund.
Robert Herguth
Lessons From Cheeseland
Milwaukee’s handling of duty-disability claims for police officers could serve as a model for Illinois – if legislators ever tackle pension reform.
Security Showdown
Some judges at Cook County’s main criminal courthouse are refusing new security measures imposed by the sheriff, including mandatory trunk inspections.
A Tale Of Two Larrys
Larry Huggins, a member of Metra’s troubled board until recently, has longstanding ties to the family of imprisoned Gangster Disciples chief Larry Hoover Sr., the BGA found.
Did Rahm Aide Speak Up For Gang Kingpin?
A long-ago letter, bearing the name of CTA Chairman Terry Peterson and recently obtained by the BGA, lauds the leader of the Gangster Disciples and lobbies for his early release from jail. Peterson is now denying he was an author.
Ex-School Official Faces Detention
Following BGA/CBS2 investigation, suburban school treasurer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money. He faces jail time if convicted.
Good Heavens
Melrose Park’s municipal government, forever a troubled institution, is facing new problems and new scrutiny. Enough is enough.
RTA Weighs Contract For Madigan Ally
Transit agency considers hiring clout-heavy PR firm to develop anti-suicide program to prevent intentional deaths along Chicago-area rail lines.
The Friends and Family Plan
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough taps niece for six-figure job, amid other questionable hires.
A Bad Foot Forward
More problems emerge with Maywood police as officer is caught on video allegedly stomping a suspect. This comes to light as village officials consider bringing in sheriff as a municipal watchdog.