Police officer claims he was threatened before slugging man at Joliet casino, but cop ends up with suspension, and questions remain.
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CPS Withholds Report On Kids From 50 Closed Schools
The district refuses to provide information on what happened to the students in the year after their schools were shuttered.
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E-cigs Fire Up New Tax, Regulatory Melee
Illinois, Chicago and Cook County suburbs are leaders in a nationwide charge to govern growing industry while Big Tobacco and small biz fight back, reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
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Cop Lies, Fouls Up Shooting Case, Yet Faces No Charges
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declines to bring perjury charges against officer, fueling claims that she too often gives cops a pass for wrongdoing.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For Chicago Schools To Stop Admissions Fraud
Some parents in affluent Chicago neighborhoods are stealing coveted seats in elite schools from low-income students by falsifying their addresses.
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Rahm’s School Closings – What Happened To The Desks, Laptops, Books?
Two years after Mayor Emanuel shuttered 50 schools amid major uproar, his administration can’t say what happened to all the equipment and supplies that had been in those buildings.
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Chicago Dog Pound: Rex, Lies And Videotape
The Emanuel administration’s handling of a request for city pound video showing a dog being choked was shameless – but not surprising.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Chicago Aldermen Rev Up Reform
BGA backs committee’s decision to send important inspector general bill to City Council; final vote expected Wednesday.
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Andy Shaw Talks Police Reform, Pressure On Emanuel And More With WBBM
Rahm Emanuel faces his toughest challenges yet, Shaw says.
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City Council Factions Prepare For Inspector General Showdown
Watchdog or lapdog? Aldermanic factions prepare for a showdown this week over the power of a new Legislative Inspector General.