Follow-Up Big Emanuel Donor, Husband Of Alderman Cited For Illegally Lobbying The Mayor Through His Personal Email The total of those hit for lobbying the mayor without registering rises to three in cases that emanate from a BGA lawsuit that led Mayor Emanuel to release thousands of pages of business related emails from his personal accounts. Jun 16, 2017 12:05 PM
Follow-Up Another Case Of Improper Lobbying Suspected In Wake Of BGA Lawsuit Settlement City ethics watchdogs have uncovered enough evidence to suspect yet another instance of improper lobbying of Chicago officials, an issue that came to light following settlement of a Better Government Association lawsuit over Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s personal email accounts. May 22, 2017 5:21 PM
Follow-Up Tally Of Ethics Probes Tied To Emanuel Email Release Hits 14 Communications released by settlement of a BGA transparency lawsuit against the Emanuel Administration shine an ever brighter light on the special access afforded to favor-seekers with influence and power. Apr 19, 2017 6:35 PM
Follow-Up Former Obama Adviser Stung By $90,000 Fine For Illegally Lobbying Rahm Emanuel In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber. Feb 16, 2017 4:30 PM
Follow-Up Chicago Cop Involved In Weekend Shooting Death Highlighted In BGA Examination Officer John Poulos also shot and killed alleged burglar in 2013, an incident explored in detail by the watchdog group in May. Dec 1, 2016 3:30 PM
Follow-Up Teachers’ Pension Fund Has History Of Overpaying Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins. Aug 23, 2016 7:00 AM
Follow-Up School Nepotism Lawsuit Moves Forward After Court Rules For Taxpayer Appellate Judge says resident has standing to sue school board. Repayment of more than $100,000 is sought for package that a south suburban board member voted to give his wife. Aug 3, 2016 2:00 PM
Follow-Up Former Congressman Nixes Federal Lobbying After BGA Investigation Bill Lipinski was paid by Metra, Chicago Transit Authority and other transportation clients. Jul 30, 2016 10:00 AM
Follow-Up Blagojevich’s Inner Circle: Where Are They Now? With the jailed ex-governor’s resentencing August 9, the BGA takes a look at where his former aides landed. One worked for U2’s Bono and Jill Biden, another served New York Mayor Bloomberg, while others dropped out of sight. Jul 30, 2016 8:00 AM
Follow-Up Local Governments Told To Rein In Travel Spending Under Law New state law inspired by BGA investigations. Meals, hotels and other expenses will get tougher scrutiny. Jul 29, 2016 8:50 AM
