Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins.
Katie Drews
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Teachers’ Pension Fund Makes Multi-Million Dollar Mistake
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund miscalculated retirement benefits and overpaid retirees by $2.78 million. Now pensioners are asked to pay the money back.
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Chicago Payroll Packed With Six-Figure Salaries
Adding to the city’s financial burdens, the number of high-paid workers ballooned by 92 percent since 2013.
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Local Governments Told To Rein In Travel Spending Under Law
New state law inspired by BGA investigations. Meals, hotels and other expenses will get tougher scrutiny.
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Bill Aims For Tighter Travel Controls
Prompted in part by BGA findings, legislator proposes limits on travel, excursions by elected officials.
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Under Pressure, Alvarez Charges Cop With Beating Prisoner
But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.
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Did Alvarez’s Office Botch Rape Case?
Prosecutor working under Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez failed to collect evidence in high-profile case alleging sexual assault at university campus in Chicago.
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Dorothy Brown Leans On Employees To Get On Ballot
Bounced by Democratic Party, Circuit Court clerk scrambles to stay in race, and enlists the help of her government employees to do so.
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“Shameful” Spending At Suburban School District?
Riverdale school system spends freely on conferences and meals for board members – while taxes rise, budgets shrink and students lack new books.
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No-Bid Deal Allows Tree-Trim Company To Rake It In
The financially strapped City of Berwyn hires tree service without formal bidding, pays more than $1 million over last three years – while business donates to suburb’s mayor.