Patrick Ward, one of the central figures in the Metra patronage scandal, wasn’t the only political foot soldier for Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan to land on a public-sector payroll.
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Record Delays
Cook County Circuit Court Clerk promises “dramatic procedural changes” after missing records “crisis” slows legal process for hundreds of inmates.
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BGA Talks Pension Woes at Financial Panel
Truth in Accounting, DePaul University host event
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Time To Let IL Voters Decide Future Of Lite Gov?
Lite gov, or gov lite, is what the Capitol crowd calls the lieutenant governor, and that’s being charitable.
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Ethical Tax Questions Dog Top Pols
Some of the best reflections on the human condition come from Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin or the Bible, so let’s tap one of those reservoirs of reason — Scripture — to describe the apparent conflict of interest that arises when public officials who control our tax dollars also conduct private business that involves those same tax dollars.
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Not All Government Consolidations Work
Most reform groups and editorial page writers are strong proponents of government consolidation, and for obvious reasons: When it’s done right it saves money and improves efficiency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Lessons From Cheeseland
Milwaukee’s handling of duty-disability claims for police officers could serve as a model for Illinois – if legislators ever tackle pension reform.
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Four Glimmers Of Hope On Reform Front
Government is in chaos at so many levels these days.
Posted inPress Release
Alden Loury Visits Chicago Newsroom
Alden Loury, senior investigator at the Better Government Association, joined Chicago Newsroom host Ken Davis to discuss the federal government shutdown, Chicago speed cameras and his investigation into Larry Hoover and Larry Huggins.
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With Notorious Gang Leader, Two Officials Showed Questionable Judgment
They called Larry Hoover “Chairman,” but he wasn’t your traditional business executive.