Mientras se postula para un cuarto mandato, el alcalde de Lyons Chris Getty, ha gastado casi $100,000 en cuentas legales vinculadas a una amplia investigación de corrupción
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Corruption Investigation Hangs Over Mayoral Race in Western Suburb
Lyons Mayor Chris Getty has spent nearly $100,000 on legal bills tied to a wide-ranging corruption investigation as he runs for a fourth term.
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‘Lo Que Se Dice Aquí, Se Queda Aquí’. El Trabajo Del Comité Que Identificó Los 41 Monumentos Públicos Para Su Posible Remoción Permanece Opaco.
El comité creado por Lightfoot concluyó que las estatuas de Colón, Washington, Lincoln y otros deberían ser retiradas, pero el Ayuntamiento no ha dado detalles sobre cómo se tomaron esas decisiones, porque dice que el comité no es un organismo público.
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‘What’s Said Here, Stays Here.’ Work of the Committee That Identified 41 Public Monuments for Possible Removal Remains Opaque.
Committee formed by Lightfoot concluded statues of Columbus, Washington, Lincoln and others should be reviewed, but City Hall isn’t releasing many details about how those decisions came to be because it says the committee isn’t a public body.
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Fact-Check: Is Illinois Outpacing Other Large States on Vaccinations This Month?
In his state address, Gov. J.B. Pritzker said Illinois is “the vaccination leader” among the ten most populous states this month. That leaves a lot out.
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BGA First Reported Corruption Probe Surrounding Former Speaker Michael Madigan
The Better Government Association first reported on a sweeping corruption probe surrounding Michael Madigan, who has been implicated, but not charged.
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Former Speaker Michael Madigan Resigns From Illinois House Seat After 50 Years in Office
The lifelong Democrat from the Southwest Side leaves amid a federal corruption scandal but defends legacy in announcing he is stepping down.
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Fact-Check: Did Pritzker Prioritize Inmates, Pols and College Kids for Vaccination?
A Facebook post from the Illinois Republican Party claims Gov. Pritzker put prisoners, politicians and college students ahead of those with health risks to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. College students generally are not eligible.
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Madigan Ousted As Illinois Lawmakers Select First Black Speaker
A new era in Illinois government begins with the selection of Rep. Emanuel “Chris” Welch, ending Madigan’s record-setting reign.
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Chicago Inspector General Investigation Into Cps Began After BGA Report
A Chicago Public Schools investigation by the Inspector General began after a report from the Better Government Association.