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Kirk, Duckworth Raise Big Money From Special Interests

Tammy Duckworth takes large contributions from law firm that brings asbestos lawsuits, while Mark Kirk gets a boost from a billionaire hedge fund manager.
Oct 3, 2016 6:30 AM
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Illinois Schools Pushed To Test Water For High Lead Levels

Environmental groups propose law requiring elementary schools to test drinking fountains, other sources. Legislator cites lessons from Flint, CPS.
Sep 20, 2016 3:30 PM
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CHA Paid Alleged Gang Leader Thousands To House Tenants

Johnny Herndon was paid $34,000 a year to provide apartments to Section 8 public housing residents.
Sep 17, 2016 7:30 AM
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Chicago Housing Authority Places Families In Crime-Plagued Neighborhoods

The high-rise projects were torn down years ago to place families in safer settings. Yet public housing residents today face violent crime throughout the city.
Sep 10, 2016 8:00 AM
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Rauner Mulls Options To Unwind Bad Deal With Wall Street Banks

Governor inherited fiasco with interest rate contracts that may cost taxpayers millions.
Sep 8, 2016 7:00 AM
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Women Make Up A Small Minority Of Illinois' School Leadership

Even though a majority of public school educators are women, few graduate to the top positions.
Sep 3, 2016 8:00 AM
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Uptick Seen In City of Chicago Pensioners Drawing Big Payouts

The number of people collecting six-figure pensions is increasing, adding strain to the city’s largest retirement fund.
Aug 31, 2016 7:00 AM
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Southwest Suburban Cop Fired For Slapping Inmate

Eight-year vet of police force seen on camera slapping man in genital area. Officer was previously suspended after a sexual assault allegation.
Aug 18, 2016 10:45 AM
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Chicago Payroll Packed With Six-Figure Salaries

Adding to the city’s financial burdens, the number of high-paid workers ballooned by 92 percent since 2013.
Aug 4, 2016 5:00 AM
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Rauner EPA Pick Faces Oversight Limits Due To Industry Ties

Newly appointed state environmental chief Alec Messina won’t be involved in issuing some pollution permits, ethics officer rules.
Jul 8, 2016 1:05 PM

Investigations

Kirk, Duckworth Raise Big Money From Special Interests

Illinois Schools Pushed To Test Water For High Lead Levels

CHA Paid Alleged Gang Leader Thousands To House Tenants

Chicago Housing Authority Places Families In Crime-Plagued Neighborhoods

Rauner Mulls Options To Unwind Bad Deal With Wall Street Banks

Women Make Up A Small Minority Of Illinois' School Leadership

Uptick Seen In City of Chicago Pensioners Drawing Big Payouts

Southwest Suburban Cop Fired For Slapping Inmate

Chicago Payroll Packed With Six-Figure Salaries

Rauner EPA Pick Faces Oversight Limits Due To Industry Ties

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