Los demócratas han destrozado el propósito de la ley que ellos mismos crearon. Los republicanos se han aprovechado de un resquicio legal al que ellos mismos se opusieron cuando la ley se creó. Ambos partidos han recaudado millones de dólares en contribuciones.
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Police Shootings in Suburbs Seldom Scrutinized or Punished
The debate over police actions, tactics and discipline may seem like a big-city problem, but in the Cook County suburbs high-profile cases show a pattern of no discipline or criminal charges for officers.
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Tiroteos Policiales en Suburbios Son Rara Vez Investigados o Sancionados
El debate sobre las acciones policiales, las tácticas y la disciplina puede parecer un problema de las grandes ciudades, pero en los suburbios del condado de Cook los casos de alto perfil muestran un patrón de no disciplina o cargos criminales para los oficiales.
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Madigan at Center of Federal Case Against ComEd
Criminal case against utility giant follows more than a year of reporting, including by the BGA, about the federal investigation.
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Fact-Check: It’s Not Against the Law to Carry a Firearm While Wearing a Face Mask
False claims being shared on social media trace back to a longstanding Illinois prohibition on individuals carrying a firearm while wearing a face covering to conceal their identity.
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Fact-Check: Attack Ad Wrongly Claims Pritzker Hiked Politicians’ Pay During Pandemic
A TV ad from a local right-wing group says the governor “gave huge pay raises” to politicians this year. While it’s possible state lawmakers could sue to receive an increase, that’s not because of Pritzker.
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City Releases Eddie Johnson Video and Documents Following BGA Lawsuit
Video shows Johnson apparently asleep behind the wheel before two officers approach his vehicle and ask if he’s OK. The BGA sued the city last year to release the records pertaining to the incident that ultimately led to Johnson’s firing.
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‘Only Time Will Tell’ If Lightfoot’s Sustainability Czar Can Move the Needle on Environmental Justice
The mayor has finally appointed a policy adviser to help guide the city through its environmental challenges. Activists say her pick seems right, but wonder how much of a difference the appointment will make.
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Email Strings Show City Officials Warned of Health Risks Before Little Village Demolition Fiasco
Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has blown deadlines to disclose internal communications, violating state public records laws. City Hall’s decision-making process prior to the implosion remains shrouded.
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Lawmakers in Hot Water With Feds Get Campaign Cash That Helps Pay Defense Lawyers
In one of his last acts, now-retired Illinois Senate President John Cullerton OK’d sending nearly $100,000 to two state senators under federal investigation.