It’s time for another serious look at the pros and cons of Tax Increment Financing in Chicago — a tiff over TIF — the controversial economic development program that’s supposed to revitalize struggling neighborhoods by offering financial incentives to potential investors.
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Blind Spot
After virus fouls Cook County highway department computer network, agency starts looking beyond just potholes, toward enhancing online security.
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Watching The Watchdog
What has Calumet City’s inspector general done for his generous full-time salary? Not much, as even he admits.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Illinois Has Integrity? Hmmm.
“Integrity” is not a word we generally associate with state government in Illinois, Rhode Island, New Jersey and Louisiana.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Doctors Do Little?
Cook County’s health care system has been so badly managed, physicians and other employees appear to be shorting taxpayers on hours – with little consequence until now.
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The Friends and Family Plan
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough taps niece for six-figure job, amid other questionable hires.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Integrity Index: States Fail Watchdog Test
Better Government Association’s state-by-state analysis shows government integrity laws lack strength, transparency and accountability.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Corruption Fight Needs Strong Government Watchdogs
The office of inspector general is one of government’s best anti-corruption tools, but only if it has authority, resources, independence and integrity.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Bad Foot Forward
More problems emerge with Maywood police as officer is caught on video allegedly stomping a suspect. This comes to light as village officials consider bringing in sheriff as a municipal watchdog.
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Globetrotting Principal Grounded
Administrator at Gold Coast school is “reassigned” after internal investigation confirms inappropriate out-of-town spending with taxpayer money.