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. Her work has been recognized with local and national journalism awards.

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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
What the Gov

What The Gov: Your O’Hare Questions, Answered

Reporter Alejandra Cancino follows up on readers questions received about the BGA’s investigation into O’Hare International Airport.
Aug 8, 2019 10:00 AM
Investigation

O’Hare’s Billions in Broken Promises

For more than 50 years, the airport has been plagued by corruption and costly delays. The politically connected cash in. Meanwhile, passengers trudge through a transit hub that persistently underperforms.
Jul 24, 2019 6:00 AM
Investigation

Timeline: History of Connections, Corruption at O’Hare

Since the beginning, O’Hare International Airport has been plagued by political connections, corruption schemes, even mob ties.
Jul 24, 2019 6:00 AM

Alejandra Cancino

Investigator

Articles:

Cómo el principal asistente del Concejal Solís consiguió tres trabajos

How Embattled Alderman Solis’ Top Aide Landed Three Jobs

What The Gov: Your O’Hare Questions, Answered

O’Hare’s Billions in Broken Promises

Timeline: History of Connections, Corruption at O’Hare