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Chuck Neubauer

Special Investigator

Chuck Neubauer is a special contributor for the Better Government Association.

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Follow-Up

Pritzker Orders Funds Released to Madigan-Sponsored Projects

Citing a BGA investigation, nine lawmakers requested a funding freeze in the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 22-count federal indictment on charges he traded his office to enrich himself and his friends.
Mar 28, 2022 6:00 AM
Follow-Up

Pritzker Freezes Funds to Madigan-Sponsored Projects

Citing a BGA investigation, nine lawmakers requested the freeze in the wake of former House Speaker Michael Madigan’s 22-count federal indictment on charges he traded his office to enrich himself and his friends.
Updated: Mar 10, 2022 @ 11:37 AM
Investigation

Projects With Madigan Ties Went to the Front of the Line in State’s Massive Rebuild Illinois List

The $45 billion statewide capital plan includes $4 billion in pet projects added by a handful of the state’s most powerful politicians, including the former speaker.
Jan 21, 2022 5:30 AM
Investigation

Top Legislators Blowing Past Limits in Illinois Campaign Finance Reform Law

Democrats violate the spirit of a law they authored. Republicans take advantage of loopholes in legislation they opposed. Both sides reap millions from big-money contributors and dole out cash to favored legislative candidates.
Aug 7, 2020 6:00 AM
Investigation

Poderosos Funcionarios Electos Exceden los Límites en Contribuciones Políticas

Los demócratas han destrozado el propósito de la ley que ellos mismos crearon. Los republicanos se han aprovechado de un resquicio legal al que ellos mismos se opusieron cuando la ley se creó. Ambos partidos han recaudado millones de dólares en contribuciones.
Aug 7, 2020 5:59 AM