According to documents obtained by the BGA and FOX Chicago News, 32 of 32 Elmwood Park auxiliary police officers appeared to have done political work for Mayor Peter Silvestri or other politicians.
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West Suburban Mom Furious About Police Response
Her son is beaten and robbed—but Maywood cops reportedly say they’re too busy to investigate.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
MAYWOOD POLICE TAKE ACTION
OCT. 11, 2011 — After the BGA and FOX Chicago News report that Maywood police failed to investigate a robbery and assault against a teen in the western suburb, the victim’s family is finally contacted by authorities.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Mayor Daley ‘Green’ Initiative Turns Boondoggle
A city solar panel program initiated by then-Mayor Richard M. Daley was supposed to save taxpayers millions, but as costs soar it is quietly shelved.
Posted inPress Release
Crain’s OpEd: BGA’s Andy Shaw on Credit Card Abuse
In this Crain’s Chicago Business editorial, BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw says suburbs must take cue from Chicago and end officials’ credit card abuse.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Utilities Brighten Up IL Legislators’ Campaign Funds
ComEd, Ameren donate more than $1.3 million in months leading to ‘Smart Grid’ bill approval.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Another TIF Controversy Flares Up in Chicago
Another TIF Controversy Flares Up in Chicago
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
INVESTIGATION LEADS TO SENATE HEARING
OCT. 4, 2011 — As a result of a seven-month BGA/Center on Wrongful Convictions investigation that uncovered the high cost of wrongful convictions to taxpayers and the heavy human toll on those affected by wrongful convictions, the Illinois Senate Criminal Law Committee, led by Senators Mike Noland (D-22) and Kwame Raoul (D-13), heard testimony from three wrongfully convicted
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
No Joke: Cicero Taxpayers Shell Out $1,000 for Rubber Chickens
At a Sunday parade in Cicero, legendary Chicago TV horror host Svengoolie chucked 250 rubber chickens at the crowd, but the flying, pliable, taxpayer-purchased poultry left some people perturbed.
Posted inPress Release
BGA/CWC Call for Reform at IL Senate Hearing on Wrongful Convictions
In response to the BGA/CWC investigation into wrongful convictions in Illinois, a Senate criminal law committee heard testimony from three wrongfully convicted men and advocates of criminal justice reform.