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Illinois Medicaid Companies Rake In Record Profits From Pandemic

Milking Medicaid: As part of an ongoing series examining one of Illinois’ largest expenses, the Better Government Association reveals how the five private insurance companies running the state’s healthcare program for low-income residents benefited from the COVID-19 lockdown.
Updated: May 27, 2021 @ 1:38 PM
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Empresas Medicaid De Illinois Amasan Ganancias Récord Durante La Pandemia

La explotación de Medicaid: Como parte de la continuación de una serie investigativa que analiza uno de los mayores gastos de Illinois, Better Government Association (BGA) revela cómo las cinco compañías de seguros privadas que administran el programa de salud del estado para residentes de bajos ingresos se beneficiaron de los confinamientos durante la pandemia del COVID-19.
May 24, 2021 3:53 PM
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Powerful State Senator Got Caribbean Trips, Campaign Donations And Cash Through Loretto Hospital

State Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford accepted campaign contributions from a Loretto Hospital contractor and Caribbean travel as part of her board duties.
May 21, 2021 7:00 AM
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City Spends Millions Defending Secrecy Practices

A BGA investigation shows Chicago leaders paid millions in legal fees to withhold public records, thwarting a decade-old state reform measure to give citizens more power to shake loose government documents.
May 6, 2021 5:55 AM
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Cash-Strapped Loretto Hospital Paid Millions to Companies Formed by Ousted Executive’s Pal

Before COO Anosh Ahmed resigned after hooking up friends with early vaccines, Loretto Hospital was paying millions to companies founded by Ahmed's close pal and business partner.
Apr 28, 2021 8:00 AM
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42 Fires, 61 Deaths: A Story of Failed City Oversight

Look at photos. Listen to 911 calls. Read excerpts from key documents.
Apr 23, 2021 6:00 AM
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The Failures Before the Fires: Dozens Die in Chicago Buildings Where the City Knew of Fire Safety Issues
Apr 23, 2021 6:00 AM
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Deadly Fires, Broken Promises

Chicago’s political leaders fail to enact safety rules that stick.
Apr 23, 2021 6:00 AM
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Fuego y Fracaso

En seis años, 61 personas murieron en edificios de Chicago donde la ciudad sabía de problemas de seguridad contra incendios.
Apr 23, 2021 5:59 AM
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The Failures Before the Fires: How We Reported This Story
Apr 23, 2021 5:58 AM

Investigations

Illinois Medicaid Companies Rake In Record Profits From Pandemic

Empresas Medicaid De Illinois Amasan Ganancias Récord Durante La Pandemia

Powerful State Senator Got Caribbean Trips, Campaign Donations And Cash Through Loretto Hospital

City Spends Millions Defending Secrecy Practices

Cash-Strapped Loretto Hospital Paid Millions to Companies Formed by Ousted Executive’s Pal

42 Fires, 61 Deaths: A Story of Failed City Oversight

The Failures Before the Fires: Dozens Die in Chicago Buildings Where the City Knew of Fire Safety Issues

Deadly Fires, Broken Promises

Fuego y Fracaso

The Failures Before the Fires: How We Reported This Story

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