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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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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Fact-Check: It’s Not Against the Law to Carry a Firearm While Wearing a Face Mask
False claims being shared on social media trace back to a longstanding Illinois prohibition on individuals carrying a firearm while wearing a face covering to conceal their identity.
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Open or Shut Case: COVID-19 and the Fight for Public Records
The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Attack Ad Wrongly Claims Pritzker Hiked Politicians’ Pay During Pandemic
A TV ad from a local right-wing group says the governor “gave huge pay raises” to politicians this year. While it’s possible state lawmakers could sue to receive an increase, that’s not because of Pritzker.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Press Release
City Releases Eddie Johnson Video and Documents Following BGA Lawsuit
Video shows Johnson apparently asleep behind the wheel before two officers approach his vehicle and ask if he’s OK. The BGA sued the city last year to release the records pertaining to the incident that ultimately led to Johnson’s firing.
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2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
The Better Government Association (BGA) has named five investigative projects as finalists for the 2021 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting.
Posted inEvents
2020 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
‘Only Time Will Tell’ If Lightfoot’s Sustainability Czar Can Move the Needle on Environmental Justice
The mayor has finally appointed a policy adviser to help guide the city through its environmental challenges. Activists say her pick seems right, but wonder how much of a difference the appointment will make.
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What the Gov: As Illinois Reopens, What Restrictions Remain for Weddings?
With state moving to phase four and easing restrictions, ballrooms and other large event spaces are still limited to 50 guests.