Patrick Rehkamp

Since stepping down in 2009, ex-chancellor Wayne Watson has received a wellness windfall—$300,000, so far—but he’s not the only one benefiting from this sick system.

In the latest controversy surrounding a lucrative political perk, the daughter of Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale—who has endorsed state Rep. Robert Rita for re-election in the past—ended up with a “legislative scholarship” from Rita.

According to a report obtained by the BGA and the Chicago News Cooperative, four of the 17 Cook County commissioners did not fully abide by the furlough plan put in place last year to save hundreds of jobs.

Why are Chicago taxpayers paying for a police officer to chauffeur Stephanie Neely to the gym, and her kid to school?

High-ranking officer arrested on DUI, gun charges; follows earlier incident in which agency vehicle lands in lagoon.

Why are Chicago taxpayers paying for a police officer to chauffeur Stephanie Neely to the gym, and her kid to school?

Michael Castaldo Jr. serves as Bellwood’s village attorney, works for several other public agencies and stands to get a taxpayer-funded pension some day.

A Cook County government official helps oversee the work of a company that employs his relatives—does that sound right to you? The BGA and CBS 2’s Pam Zekman don’t think so.

County hospital pays doctor $80,000 while he’s on unpaid leave—now officials want to know whether this was an isolated mistake, or something worse.

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.