Patrick Rehkamp

Some Illinois politicians appear to be living high on the hog by using their campaign funds to supplement their lifestyles. Is this legal?

The CTA is spending an extra $6 million to replace wooden platforms that, despite being brand new, are rotting. Why? The agency neglected to apply weather sealant.

Yet another public official improperly reaps tax breaks on personal property – and issues a refund when confronted.

While Senator Clayborne’s Chicago-based firm reaps big payment from taxpayers, the East St. Louis Democrat remains mum, refusing to answer questions.

Law firm employing state legislator does a staggering amount of work for local governments – including state agencies he helps oversee. How is this not a glaring conflict of interest?

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office processes property tax payments, but back in the 1990s, while she was a county commissioner, she was pocketing three tax breaks for her personal property when only one was allowed.

As Cook County residents struggle with staggering property taxes, another politically connected employee at the assessor’s office is caught with improper exemptions on personal property.

Cook County assessor’s office launches investigation to determine whether its employees are improperly gaining property tax breaks on their own homes.

Probe follows other examinations into questionable practices and missteps.

The Better Government Association and CBS 2 report on the case of a stabbing victim whose care, according to sources, was botched and postponed.