Veteran Chicago lawmaker, champion of legislative scholarships, hands taxpayer-subsidized tuition waivers to political supporters, students outside her district.
Follow-Up
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Bucking the Law?
State maintenance workers allegedly dump road kill, including multiple deer, on private parcel in Northfield—now they face discipline for violating government regulations.
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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.
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Questions Swirl Around State Grant Program
Feds investigate whether taxpayer money was misused; BGA finds dubious results in state job-training program after nearly $20 million in grants are awarded.
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CPS CRACKS DOWN ON SICK-DAY PAYOUTS
Following a Feb. 3 BGA investigation, the Chicago Public Schools vowed on Tuesday, Feb, 14, to end the practice of paying tens of millions of dollars to administrative employees for excessive and unused sick days.
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MAYOR EMANUEL HALTS SICK-DAY PAYOUTS
A day after the BGA revealed that the former chancellor of City Colleges stood to collect $500,000 for unused sick days accrued over a number of years, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ordered on Friday, Jan. 27, a temporary halt to sick-day compensation at all city-related agencies while officials determine the legality of ending the practice permanently.
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MAYOR EMANUEL ORDERS CUTS
Following inquiries by the BGA and NBC5 about parking perks afforded to public-sector employees, which led to this investigation, Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel ordered on Tuesday, Feb. 7, that agencies under his control explore further cuts in transportation expenses.
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Taxpayer-backed Parking Perk Puts Government Honchos in Driver Seat
Public agencies spend roughly $1 million in single year on employee parking in Chicago; After questions surface, Rahm proposes more belt-tightening.
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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.
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No More City Work For Top Emanuel Aide’s Spouse
Architecture firm run by Theresa Mintle’s husband made millions under former Mayor Daley, but can’t do city-related work while Mintle serves as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s chief of staff.