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.
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Will New Leadership At CTA Pension Fund Bring Reforms?
Like a passenger on the L platform, we’re still waiting.
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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.
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Sanitary District Cop: ‘Everyone Here Is Sleeping’
Metropolitan Water Reclamation District police officer is recorded talking about employees slacking, including napping and drinking on the job. He also talks about clout permeating the agency.
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Suburban Mayor Blames Alleged Assault Victim
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
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Rauner’s Campaign Manager Joins Lobbying Firm
And that firm plans to lobby governor’s office, creating potential ethical issues for Bruce Rauner.
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Suburban School Official Sent To Prison For Theft
Guilty plea, prison term follow investigations by Better Government Association into irregular finances at Lyons Township School Treasurer’s office.
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Plagiarism Suspected At Newspaper Owned By Legislator
And that’s not the only ethical issue – relating to journalism, and government – confronting the Desplaines Valley News, led by state Sen. Steve Landek.