So much of public education is now run by private firms, and so much money is in play, it’s perhaps not surprising that a public official succumbed to greed.
Investigation
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Extracting Politics From Prosecutor’s Office
While Illinois voters elect state’s attorneys, Connecticut has a unique process aimed at getting rid of political pressure from the office.
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Community College Leaders Cash In
Top administrators at Chicago-area community colleges are reaping big paychecks – and generous perks – courtesy of taxpayers.
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Anatomy Of An Illinois Criminal Justice Reform
Cook County President Toni Preckwinkle built a bipartisan coalition to reform the state’s “automatic transfers” statute and provide juveniles more rehabilitation opportunities.
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Education Reporter Raised Questions About CPS Chief Two Years Ago
While working for Catalyst Chicago, BGA senior reporter Sarah Karp uncovered issues with a no-bid contract’s connection to the board’s CEO.
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Lynwood Settles Suit Over Beating By Cop
Village pays out $500,000 to prisoner who, while handcuffed, was slugged by officer, in an incident caught on tape. Will the cop face charges?
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Rauner Ally Used Private Email To Discuss State Jobs
Records reveal member of Gov. Rauner’s transition team, while a top state official, used her private email to field job requests from political players.
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CPS Revises Grad Rates After BGA/WBEZ Report
Acknowledging their graduation rates were inflated, Chicago Public Schools officials are now revising those overly rosy numbers – which Mayor Emanuel has long touted.
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Clout-Heavy Ex-Prosecutor To Keep Law License
Back in 2012, after a Cubs game and a day of drinking, Assistant Cook County State’s Attorney Sarah Naughton and a male companion ended up in an off-duty scuffle with a shopkeeper from an adult-themed business along Belmont Avenue, public records show.
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Police O-T Soaring At Sanitation Agency
Among the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s top overtime earners: A cop who accidentally recorded himself gabbing to a co-worker about how little work he did.