As part of a corruption probe lasting years, the longtime house speaker is charged with a conspiracy to use his vast power atop Illinois government to enrich himself, his law firm and his vast political patronage army.
Civic Engagement
Posted inCivic Engagement, Follow-Up, Investigation
Projects With Madigan Ties Went to the Front of the Line in State’s Massive Rebuild Illinois List
The $45 billion statewide capital plan includes $4 billion in pet projects added by a handful of the state’s most powerful politicians, including the former speaker.
Posted inCivic Engagement, What the Gov
Analysis: Illinois Law Hasn’t Stopped Public Agencies From Withholding Records
Government agencies continue to violate public records laws at high frequency despite 2009 changes intended to curb abuses.
Posted inCivic Engagement, What the Gov
How BGA Took Its Story on Failing CHA Elevators Offline to Reach Seniors in Public Housing
We realized many seniors living in Chicago public housing might not ever see our story about the failing elevators in their buildings. So we brought the story to them.
