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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
The 2019 Chicago Mayor’s Race Is Heating Up: Here’s What We’re Watching
Still months away, the race for the city’s top office is already gaining steam. Here’s a recap of the issues would-be candidates are highlighting and the claims we’ve fact-checked so far.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-checking the Fact-challenged Candidates for Illinois Governor
The race between the ultra-wealthy candidates has been marked by finger-pointing, scandal and transparency issues. We’ve fact-checked dubious claims by both.
Posted inLegal
Judge Rules Navy Pier Nonprofit Not A Government Entity
Decision in a BGA lawsuit means the private body spun off from the McCormick Place governing board won’t be deemed a public agency, but its records will still be subject to Freedom of Information requests for payroll, leases and other government functions.
Posted inWhat the Gov
What the Gov: A Chicago Voter’s Last-Minute Guide to Ballot Measures
Straws, weed, property taxes and more. Here’s what Chicago voters should know about the referendum questions that will appear on their ballots.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Emanuel Administration Promises Reforms to City’s Recycling Program
After the BGA reveals how tons of recycling is diverted to landfills by a private company that stands to profit, a top city official tells aldermen he is moving to fix the problem.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Mayoral Hopefuls Respond to BGA Recycling Investigation
With Mayor Rahm Emanuel not running for a third term, read what some of those seeking to replace him think should happen to the city’s much-maligned residential recycling program.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Casten Tax Claim Taxed By Facts
The Democratic congress hopeful says west suburban residents face tax sticker shock because of a GOP reform bill pushed by his opponent, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam. Hyperbole and bad math undermine the claim.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Aldermen, Advocates Push For Senior Housing Protections
Frustrated that few protections exist for seniors who live in Chicago public housing, aldermen back measure that aims to force the Chicago Housing Authority to give notice when it rehabs its buildings.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Leven: Zombie Hearings at City Hall
Since January of 2017, the mayor and aldermen have made as many as 70 calls for public hearings and expert testimony. But, not all of them actually happen.