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Illinois, Chicago and Cook County suburbs are leaders in a nationwide charge to govern growing industry while Big Tobacco and small biz fight back, reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.

Two years after Mayor Emanuel shuttered 50 schools amid major uproar, his administration can’t say what happened to all the equipment and supplies that had been in those buildings.

The Emanuel administration’s handling of a request for city pound video showing a dog being choked was shameless – but not surprising.

Designation means they don’t have to register as lobbyists, publicly disclose clients or adhere to revolving-door limits.

Prompted in part by BGA findings, legislator proposes limits on travel, excursions by elected officials.

Mayor has long claimed he’s cut $1 billion from Chicago Public Schools. But some of his math doesn’t add up.

Court papers allege Cicero’s municipal attorney allowed his in-laws’ tow company to use town property for free – as part of arrangement that already may have been shorting taxpayers.

Governor wants more revenue but spinning off taxpayer-owned assets and services is risky business and ultimately requires asking the tough question: “Why do this?” reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.

So-called multilevel marketing reps entice recruits with riches, but should elected officials be pushing these “opportunities of a lifetime?”

South suburb’s mayor wants three trustees removed from office but voters will have final say.