Coal giant spreads around campaign cash in Illinois. Among recipients: A campaign committee created by the new chief of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, which regulates the energy industry.
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Posted inLegal
BGA Sues To Get Koschman Records
Special Prosecutor Dan Webb, Emanuel administration refuse to turn over documents related to Koschman/Vanecko investigation, so Better Government Association takes them to court.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Accused Of Raping Intern, Cop Still On Force
Forest Park cop was accused of sexually assaulting 19-year-old police intern but was never charged with a crime. Did authorities do enough to investigate the claims?
Posted inLegal
BGA Busy On Transparency Front
Better Government Association files three new lawsuits, weighs in on another court case and updates FBI database.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Don’t Let Illinois Lawmakers Bring Scholarship Program Back To Life
Under Jones’ plan, lawmakers would be able to annually award four one-year scholarships, and two four-year free rides to public colleges and universities in Illinois.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Was Emanuel Aide Entitled To Property Perk?
As Rahm Emanuel’s campaign blasts opponent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for taking more than one property tax break, questions surface about a tax exemption collected by mayoral aide Cheryl Hyman, the City Colleges chief.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Did Ex-Chicago Detective Frame Multiple Suspects?
City finds controversial former cop – already accused of railroading two murder suspects – may have framed others, forwards findings to prosecutors.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
IDOT Court Monitor Issues Initial Recommendations
Reforms are proposed for Illinois Department of Transportation in wake of patronage scandal first uncovered by Better Government Association.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner’s Long Shot: Right-to-Work Zones
Governor’s employee “empowerment” tactic seeks local support but attracts widespread union opposition, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report concludes.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Matteson Changes Tune On Police And Fire Layoffs
After a Better Government Association investigation on questionable spending, Matteson’s elected officials decide against terminating police officers and firefighters, for now.