As BGA tries to determine whether blogger is posting material while on duty as a Chicago police officer, the operator shuts down controversial web site.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Unplugged
Alleged fraud gets politically connected electrical firm banned from future City of Chicago contracts. Other companies run by the same family that owns Windy City Electric remain under scrutiny, thanks in part to a Sun-Times/BGA investigation.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Corruption, Cop’s Murder Should Prompt Renewed Scrutiny of Maywood
This mid-size suburb just west of Chicago is about as dysfunctional as a unit of government can be.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
BGA, FOX HELP RESTORE $100,000 REWARD IN COP-KILLER PROBE
While doing research into the still-unsolved murder of Maywood Police Officer Tom Wood, the BGA and FOX Chicago help reestablish a six-figure reward after discovering that village officials had allowed it to lapse.
Posted inLegal
Better Government Association Sues Maywood for Refusing to Release Subpoena
Lawsuit alleges village government violated state’s open records law by failing to provide a copy; this marks second legal fight against municipality in three months.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Inspector General is a Counterpunch to Emanuel’s Clout
Mayor Emanuel seems to view the city Inspector General as just another subordinate who’s entitled only to what the boss is willing to provide.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Maywood Confidential
Most cop murders get solved. But nearly six years after Maywood Police Officer Tom Wood was gunned down, the killer is still at large and the investigation is in shambles. Who murdered him and why aren’t the only nagging questions.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Elected Officials Raise Specter of Government Streamlining in DuPage County
Top-level meeting touches on returning forest preserve commission to the county board’s domain – but who floated the issue and why remains murky.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Check Out Chicago’s New Infrastructure Trust Bylaws
Check Out Chicago’s New Infrastructure Trust Bylaws
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Fire Department Prescribes Investigation into Expired Medications
Probe follows other examinations into questionable practices and missteps.