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Water Sale Talks Raised Questions About Transparency
Concerns about a downstate village’s plan for a possible sale of its water system spurred ballot issue.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Private Water Companies Give Big To Illinois Pols
While lawmakers take hundreds of thousands in campaign money, some municipalities fear backlash from selling water systems.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For Public Housing Agency To Do Its Job
Our public housing series with the Sun-Times got people’s attention and sparked a conversation that hopefully speeds up overdue reforms.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Lansing Airport Struggles To Take Flight
Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pilots Mention Lack Of Traction On O’Hare Runways
Several aircraft slid from O’Hare runways this winter. Recently obtained radio traffic shows pilots had difficulty braking after landing. Are city crews doing enough to clear pavement?
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues CPD For Failing To Turn Over Video Footage
Chicago Police Department stonewalls Better Government Association request for video of all fatal shootings by cops over past five years, so BGA takes agency to court.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Independent Map Amendment Best Hope To Empower People, Not Pols
Primary dilemma: Too many races without a choice.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CHA To Strip Aid From Gym Murder Suspect
Alleged gunman in workout room shooting at West Loop high-rise was recipient of taxpayer-backed housing voucher. CHA moves to yank subsidy, building manager sues to evict.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations
Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.