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Sandy Bergo

Special Investigator

Sandy Bergo is a special contributor for the Better Government Association.

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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
Investigation

Lawmakers in Hot Water With Feds Get Campaign Cash That Helps Pay Defense Lawyers

In one of his last acts, now-retired Illinois Senate President John Cullerton OK’d sending nearly $100,000 to two state senators under federal investigation.
May 22, 2020 5:30 AM
Investigation

Millions in Tax Breaks for Ed Burke’s Law Clients Fronted by Fellow Aldermen

Ald. Patrick Daley Thompson and former Ald. Michael R. Zalewski sponsored six resolutions that benefited clients of Burke's law firm. The moves allowed the now-indicted alderman to skirt city conflict-of-interest rules.
Sep 13, 2019 5:30 AM
Investigation

Ald. Ed Burke's Wave of Ward Projects Boosted His Legal Practice, Powered His Re-election

Burke touted development deals for his 14th Ward in winning a February re-election despite the cloud of federal corruption charges. A BGA investigation found Burke’s law firm had financial ties to most of those deals.
Apr 26, 2019 6:00 AM