Environmental groups propose law requiring elementary schools to test drinking fountains, other sources. Legislator cites lessons from Flint, CPS.
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CHA Paid Alleged Gang Leader Thousands To House Tenants
Johnny Herndon was paid $34,000 a year to provide apartments to Section 8 public housing residents.
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Ex-Legislator Sandack Told Cops He Wired Money To Philippines In Extortion Scheme
Downers Grove police say case is closed on former Republican lawmaker who quit office in July. Incident stemmed from Facebook and Skype interactions with a woman.
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Chicago Housing Authority Places Families In Crime-Plagued Neighborhoods
The high-rise projects were torn down years ago to place families in safer settings. Yet public housing residents today face violent crime throughout the city.
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Rauner Mulls Options To Unwind Bad Deal With Wall Street Banks
Governor inherited fiasco with interest rate contracts that may cost taxpayers millions.
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Women Make Up A Small Minority Of Illinois’ School Leadership
Even though a majority of public school educators are women, few graduate to the top positions.
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Board Moves To Yank Pension Of Convicted Ex-City Official In Redflex Scandal
John Bills Jr. was sentenced to 10 years in prison in August for taking bribes in traffic camera scheme.
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Uptick Seen In City of Chicago Pensioners Drawing Big Payouts
The number of people collecting six-figure pensions is increasing, adding strain to the city’s largest retirement fund.
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Teachers’ Pension Fund Has History Of Overpaying
Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins.
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Southwest Suburban Cop Fired For Slapping Inmate
Eight-year vet of police force seen on camera slapping man in genital area. Officer was previously suspended after a sexual assault allegation.