Mayor Emanuel has bragged about the Chicago Public Schools graduation rate improving. But records show his numbers are inflated. Is CPS cooking the books?
Investigation
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Did Feds, City Ignore Red Flags About Detective?
Tipster told authorities in 2001 that a Chicago police detective was fixing murder cases, but there’s no evidence anything was done with that information.
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SEC: Pension Adviser Defrauded Clients
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced charges of fraud last week against an investment company that, up until last year, had been a longtime financial adviser to two public pension funds in Chicago.
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Taxpayers To Buy Tavern Owned By Alderman’s Family
Calumet City’s government decides to pay alderman’s family $125,000 to buy their bar as part of initiative to reduce drinking establishments in the south suburb.
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Mob Questions Surface Over Casino Contractor
The BGA finds that Rivers Casino in Des Plaines hired a maintenance and security contractor whose president has had ties to reputed mob figures. Now the Illinois Gaming Board is investigating.
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CPS Dropping Pension Pick-Ups?
Last month the Better Government Association reported on a widespread – but little-known – practice in which public school districts agree to cover all or part of their employees’ share of pension contributions.
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Most Blame Goes To Pols For Pension Mess
Though some public employees have taken advantage of pension “sweeteners” over the years to boost benefits, political leaders also failed to keep pension systems adequately funded.
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“Noose” Isn’t News In Westchester, Village Insists
Rope hung in firefighter union official’s locker may reflect internal dissent in west suburban fire department as work rule changes are pushed through. Village says it’s “a lot about nothing.”
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No Retirement Parting – Chicago Cops Draw Pensions, Return To Payroll
Nearly two-dozen retired Chicago police officers are collecting taxpayer-supported pensions, and are now back on the city payroll.
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O’Hare Report Speaks Volumes About City Transparency
Rosalind Rossi of the Chicago Sun-Times reported a real interesting story the other day about O’Hare Airport noise – an important quality-of-life and health issue for many city and suburban residents.