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Alejandra Cancino

Investigator

Cancino is an investigative reporter at BGA. She worked at the Chicago Tribune from 2009 to 2015 as a business reporter covering manufacturing, economic development and labor. She was a 2015 Associated Press-NORC journalism fellow at the University of Chicago. Her work has been recognized with local and national journalism awards.

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Investigation

Even Before Federal COVID-19 Rescue Checks Arrive, Illinois Schools Spend Tens of Millions on Technology

Despite push, some students still lack devices, and some districts aren’t providing data about who’s logging on.
May 6, 2020 3:00 PM
Investigation

Aides Caring for Vulnerable Seniors Amid Coronavirus Still on the Job Despite Lack of Masks, Protective Gear and Social Distancing

As many as 22 home care clients who are part of an Illinois program have tested positive for COVID-19, including five who died, state says. Some home health aides also have tested positive.
Apr 8, 2020 2:00 PM
Investigation

Was Boeing’s Chicago Deal Worth the Taxpayer Cost?

The gold rush among corporations to demand expensive public help in underwriting development and jobs got a kick-start when tax incentives enticed Boeing to move its headquarters to Chicago.
Apr 3, 2020 7:00 AM
Investigation

Cómo el principal asistente del Concejal Solís consiguió tres trabajos

Mientras el concejal del Distrito 25, Daniel Solís, cooperaba en una investigación de corrupción federal antes de dejar su cargo el año pasado, un miembro de su personal estaba haciendo una nueva carrera como portero en un club nocturno, guardia de seguridad y como lobbista en una empresa de servicios públicos de Illinois.
Jan 20, 2020 12:00 PM
Investigation

How Embattled Alderman Solis’ Top Aide Landed Three Jobs

As 25th Ward Ald. Daniel Solis was cooperating in a sweeping federal corruption probe before leaving office last year, a top staffer was building a new career as a bouncer, security guard and as a lobbyist at an Illinois utility company.
Jan 13, 2020 6:00 AM