Hector Alejandre heads a law enforcement association that received donations from Rivers Casino – which he is regulating after Gov. Rauner appointed him to the Illinois Gaming Board.
Follow-Up
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A Dog Gone Shame – City Pound Leaves Pooch In Van For Five Nights
In the latest embarrassment for Mayor Emanuel’s animal welfare agency, city workers apparently forgot that a dog was inside a cage in a city vehicle for nearly a week with little or no food or water.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Game Of (Pension) Pick-Up In Public Schools
Many Chicago-area school systems cover pension contributions for teachers and administrators – a little known and, for taxpayers, potentially costly benefit.
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Despite Mayoral Loss, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia A Pension Winner
Unsuccessful mayoral candidate will see his government pensions rise after retroactively contributing to city pension fund, covering his long-ago time in City Council.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Mike Madigan’s Folly? Don’t Be So Sure
The Speaker’s so-called ‘millionaires’ tax’ could have legs despite intense opposition from powerful opponents, including the governor, says a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
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Cook County’s Animal Care Agency Draws Scrutiny
Anyone who’s followed the BGA over the past couple years probably knows we’ve taken a bite out of Chicago’s Animal Care and Control – the city government agency that has long operated with a profound dysfunction, sometimes leading to needless suffering of animals and a waste of tax dollars.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Will New Leadership At CTA Pension Fund Bring Reforms?
Like a passenger on the L platform, we’re still waiting.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Double-Murder Conviction Being Reviewed After Frame-Up Alleged
The Emanuel administration asks Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to re-investigate Humboldt Park killings in wake of allegations that ex-Chicago detective framed suspects.
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Is Rauner Planning To Sell Thompson Center?
The Better Government Association has learned the Rauner administration is laying the groundwork to have the downtown building appraised.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
School Official Heads To Prison
Following BGA investigations of financial irregularities, the Lyons Township School Treasurer is accused of embezzling $1.5 million, pleads guilty to theft and is sentenced to nine years in prison.