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Follow-Up, Investigation

Nothing To See Here

by Robert Herguth and Andrew Schroedter September 16, 2015November 10, 2022

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez has repeatedly resisted outside scrutiny of her office.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Nurse Staffing Problems Force Some Disabled CPS Kids To Stay Home

by Sarah Karp September 15, 2015November 10, 2022

Chicago Public Schools just resumed classes – but without enough school nurses, forcing some kids who need one-on-one medical care to stay at home.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Dead People Getting Government Pensions

by Patrick Rehkamp and Chris Fusco September 14, 2015November 10, 2022

Illinois’ largest pension funds have been paying benefits to hundreds of deceased annuitants, a sign of weak protocols in some taxpayer-subsidized retirement systems.

Analysis, Perspective, Policy

Private Emails, Public Trouble

by Andy Shaw September 14, 2015November 10, 2022

Time for state lawmakers to end the use of private emails accounts for government business before it gets completely out of hand.

Follow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom

Six-Figure Pension Payouts Soar

by Patrick Rehkamp and Andrew Schroedter September 13, 2015November 10, 2022

Over the past year, the number of public-sector retirees drawing $100,000 or more in retirement payouts has grown significantly, putting added stress on the pension systems.

Follow-Up, Investigation

Campaign Donor Covered Salary For Congressman’s Niece

by Patrick Rehkamp, Sandy Bergo and Chuck Neubauer September 13, 2015November 10, 2022

Politically connected airport contractor paid salary of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush’s niece, allegedly for her job at the South Side church run by the congressman.