Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
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Incendios Mortales, Promesas Incumplidas
Los políticos de Chicago no viabilizan reglas de seguridad que hagan la diferencia.
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‘Viejas Lecciones Que Fueron Trágicamente Ignoradas’
Una y otra vez, Chicago no aprende de los horribles incendios fatales.
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Transition Team Committee to Mayor Lightfoot: Remember Your Promise To Support Transparent, Accountable Policing in Chicago
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
Posted inPolitiFact, What the Gov
Surviving the Pandemic: Black-Owned Businesses and the Paycheck Protection Program
Four Black-owned small businesses in Chicago’s West Side and west suburbs share their experiences with applying for federal funding during the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Are Nearly a Quarter of America’s Lead Pipes in Chicagoland?
A spokesperson for Sen. Durbin said he meant to reference the entire state, not just Chicago and its surrounding area. Either way, data limitations complicate national comparisons.
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BGA Urges Lawmakers to Strengthen Legislative Oversight, Improve Transparency
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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BGA Urges Chicago Aldermen to Advance Police Transparency Measure
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Better Government Association Seeks Public Input for Cook County Criminal Justice System Database
The Better Government Association wants to hear from the community regarding its Cook County criminal justice system database.
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Waste Management Queda Fuera Del Programa De Reciclaje De La Municipalidad De Chicago
La compañía perdió el contrato con la municipalidad después de que una investigación de la BGA revelara cómo Waste Management cobraba el doble por procesar los materiales en contenedores de reciclaje.