A Rescuing Illinois report finds state Executive and Legislative Inspector Generals lack power, resources to crack down on corruption. So, is that the plan?
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Illinois Pols Grease Legislation For Pipeline Welders
Just-passed measure removes restrictions on the number of hours pipeline welders can work, travel. But critics worry about the safety of U.S. roads.
Paying Out At CPS, Coughing Up In Kane County, And Copping A Plea
This week’s Public Eye column includes items on Chicago Public Schools cutting checks for unused vacation time, an unusual toll project in the suburbs and a cop admitting to a heinous crime.
Controversial Donor Gives To Alvarez, Again
Businessman once probed by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s predecessor in still-unsolved missing persons case is now giving her campaign a financial boost.
‘Backdoor Casinos’ Popping Up In Illinois
Despite an oversight board’s contention that video gaming malls are an end-run around state law, gambling parlors are opening next to each other in various towns.
Early-Retirement Pitch Helps Sink CPS Contract Offer
Teachers, classroom aides feared brain drain of experienced educators, and the prospect of future layoffs, in rejecting four-year deal from Chicago Public Schools.
Chicago Police Misconduct – A Rising Financial Toll
City Hall has spent a staggering $642 million since 2004 dealing with excessive force claims and other allegations against Chicago police officers.
Illinois Pension Crisis: Ripe For Fed Rescue?
A U.S. bailout or low-interest loan program are unpopular ideas but as options and funding run dry even Governor Rauner is open to hearing suggestions, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report finds.
CHA Shake-Up Plan Will Get Public Hearing
Housing agency sits on hundreds of millions of dollars while families remain homeless.
CPS Withholds Report On Kids From 50 Closed Schools
The district refuses to provide information on what happened to the students in the year after their schools were shuttered.
