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Former Speaker Michael Madigan Resigns From Illinois House Seat After 50 Years in Office

The lifelong Democrat from the Southwest Side leaves amid a federal corruption scandal but defends legacy in announcing he is stepping down.
Feb 18, 2021 2:00 PM
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Madigan Ousted As Illinois Lawmakers Select First Black Speaker

A new era in Illinois government begins with the selection of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, ending Madigan’s record-setting reign.
Jan 13, 2021 8:10 PM
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Chicago Public Schools Watchdog to Investigate Emergency Computer Deal With Lightfoot Donor

The district's Office of Inspector General opened the investigation after a report by Chalkbeat Chicago and the Better Government Association this week raised questions about the purchase.
Dec 17, 2020 4:00 PM
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Watchdog: Chicago Not Enforcing Recycling Laws for Big Buildings

Findings by Inspector General’s office mirror those detailed in 2019 by the BGA, which found lax enforcement and bureaucratic snafus have led to more recyclable materials from Chicago’s high-rises and commercial buildings being diverted to landfills.
Updated: Dec 2, 2020 @ 5:20 PM
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Lightfoot Defends City’s Actions on Little Village Smokestack Demolition: ‘I Don’t Believe We Were Negligent’

During a virtual town hall as part of “Lens on Lightfoot” event, mayor maintains developer is at fault but vows such an incident won’t happen again.
Sep 29, 2020 9:46 PM
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Lightfoot Defiende Acciones de la Municipalidad por Demolición de Chimenea industrial en La Villita: ‘No Creo Que Hayamos Sido Negligentes’

Durante un ayuntamiento virtual como parte del evento "Lens on Lightfoot", el alcalde mantiene que el desarrollador tiene la culpa, pero promete que tal incidente no volverá a suceder.
Sep 29, 2020 9:45 PM
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Madigan at Center of Federal Case Against ComEd

Criminal case against utility giant follows more than a year of reporting, including by the BGA, about the federal investigation.
Jul 17, 2020 2:04 PM
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City Releases Eddie Johnson Video and Documents Following BGA Lawsuit

Video shows Johnson apparently asleep behind the wheel before two officers approach his vehicle and ask if he's OK. The BGA sued the city last year to release the records pertaining to the incident that ultimately led to Johnson's firing.
Jun 29, 2020 5:18 PM
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‘Only Time Will Tell’ If Lightfoot’s Sustainability Czar Can Move the Needle on Environmental Justice

The mayor has finally appointed a policy adviser to help guide the city through its environmental challenges. Activists say her pick seems right, but wonder how much of a difference the appointment will make.
Jun 25, 2020 6:00 AM
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Email Strings Show City Officials Warned of Health Risks Before Little Village Demolition Fiasco

Mayor Lori Lightfoot’s administration has blown deadlines to disclose internal communications, violating state public records laws. City Hall’s decision-making process prior to the implosion remains shrouded.
May 22, 2020 9:15 AM

Follow-Ups

Former Speaker Michael Madigan Resigns From Illinois House Seat After 50 Years in Office

Madigan Ousted As Illinois Lawmakers Select First Black Speaker

Chicago Public Schools Watchdog to Investigate Emergency Computer Deal With Lightfoot Donor

Watchdog: Chicago Not Enforcing Recycling Laws for Big Buildings

Lightfoot Defends City’s Actions on Little Village Smokestack Demolition: ‘I Don’t Believe We Were Negligent’

Lightfoot Defiende Acciones de la Municipalidad por Demolición de Chimenea industrial en La Villita: ‘No Creo Que Hayamos Sido Negligentes’

Madigan at Center of Federal Case Against ComEd

City Releases Eddie Johnson Video and Documents Following BGA Lawsuit

‘Only Time Will Tell’ If Lightfoot’s Sustainability Czar Can Move the Needle on Environmental Justice

Email Strings Show City Officials Warned of Health Risks Before Little Village Demolition Fiasco