Some reflections from Andy Shaw, who has been watching Blago—and the Greek tragedy that is his career—for 30 years.
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Teachers’ Pension Fund Makes Multi-Million Dollar Mistake
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund miscalculated retirement benefits and overpaid retirees by $2.78 million. Now pensioners are asked to pay the money back.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Disappointed in Rauner’s Automatic Voter Registration Veto, Urges Override
The BGA expresses disappointment in Governor Rauner’s veto of Automatic Voter Registration, which would have made our voter rolls more accurate and secure while promoting democracy and civic engagement.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Blagojevich Prison Sentence Upheld
Ex-governor fails to sway judge that his sentence should be shortened.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Safety And Security Plan Just Right For Lollapalooza
The numbers tell the story: 400,000 people over 4 days and only 12 arrests at Lolla. No stabbings, no shootings and only a few fights. But across the city it’s a sadder tale: 7 killed and 45 wounded.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
IPRA Releases Video Of Chicago Police Shooting Paul O’Neal
Video is released eight days after the death of Chicago teen.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
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.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
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.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA To IL Supreme Court: Let Voters Weigh In On Map Amendment
Sick of gerrymandered legislative districts designed to protect incumbents and discourage challengers? Then you’d better hope the Illinois Supreme Court lets Illinois voters decide who draws legislative maps.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Congressman Nixes Federal Lobbying After BGA Investigation
Bill Lipinski was paid by Metra, Chicago Transit Authority and other transportation clients.