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Accused Of Perjury, Chicago Cop Resigns

But officer may have been gone anyway – the police department recently recommended that she and partner be fired for lying about shooting case.
May 26, 2016 10:00 PM
Investigation

Cicero School Officials: Travel Log, High On Hog

District 99 is not a wealthy district, but school board members are staying at swanky hotels, eating pricey meals and making other curious expenses – courtesy of taxpayers.
May 26, 2016 9:30 PM
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The CHA’s Waiting Game

Thousands spent years waiting in line for CHA housing aid, while others spent only a few days or weeks.
May 22, 2016 12:00 PM
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Cicero Pays Printing Firm Millions In No-Bid Deal

Town President Larry Dominick ends up with more than $100,000 in campaign donations from the company – in latest questionable arrangement in west suburb.
May 22, 2016 6:00 AM
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Nonprofits Donate To Illinois Politicians Despite Federal Ban

Better Government Association uncovered similar findings more than a decade ago – the IRS is still doing little to enforce the rules.
May 15, 2016 6:00 AM
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Rivers Casino’s Jackpot: $1 Million Property Tax Break

Located on prime real estate and raking in huge profits, owners of Des Plaines casino argue their property isn’t so valuable, and the Board of Review agrees – leading to sizable tax cut.
May 8, 2016 6:00 AM
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CHA Tenants Shiver, City Sues Landlords

City Hall filed more than 200 lawsuits this year against landlords for inadequate heat. Dozens of those cases involve buildings subsidized through the Chicago Housing Authority.
Apr 25, 2016 6:00 AM
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Cashing In On The CHA

Sun-Times/BGA report finds that, since the CHA started razing high-rises, providing housing for the poor has become a growth industry for private landlords.
Apr 23, 2016 6:00 PM
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Comfortable Apartment, But ‘Neighborhood Is Trouble’

Living in North Lawndale on Chicago’s West Side, a Section 8 voucher recipient looks to get out of the area.
Apr 23, 2016 6:00 PM
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More Misconduct Alleged In Cicero

In latest controversy to swirl around Cicero Town President Larry Dominick – and cost taxpayers dearly – accusations fly about misspending in west suburb’s park district.
Apr 20, 2016 9:15 PM

Investigations

Accused Of Perjury, Chicago Cop Resigns

Cicero School Officials: Travel Log, High On Hog

The CHA’s Waiting Game

Cicero Pays Printing Firm Millions In No-Bid Deal

Nonprofits Donate To Illinois Politicians Despite Federal Ban

Rivers Casino’s Jackpot: $1 Million Property Tax Break

CHA Tenants Shiver, City Sues Landlords

Cashing In On The CHA

Comfortable Apartment, But ‘Neighborhood Is Trouble’

More Misconduct Alleged In Cicero

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