A bill that would limit how much public officials can spend on taxpayer-subsidized travel is passed by legislators and heads to Gov. Rauner’s desk. The legislation was inspired by news stories from the BGA and other media groups on questionable spending by school districts.
Follow-Up
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CPD Acts, Officer Resigns
Several months after the BGA and CBS2 highlight the case of a Chicago cop who allegedly lied in court in an attempted murder case, the Chicago Police Department moves to fire her, and she resigns.
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The CHA’s Waiting Game
Thousands spent years waiting in line for CHA housing aid, while others spent only a few days or weeks.
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Cicero Pays Printing Firm Millions In No-Bid Deal
Town President Larry Dominick ends up with more than $100,000 in campaign donations from the company – in latest questionable arrangement in west suburb.
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Donations Refunded
Following questions from the BGA about nonprofits donating money to Illinois politicians, despite an IRS ban on tax-exempt charities engaging in politics, a number of elected officials agree to refund money.
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Nonprofits Donate To Illinois Politicians Despite Federal Ban
Better Government Association uncovered similar findings more than a decade ago – the IRS is still doing little to enforce the rules.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Government Agency Donates To Politicians
Despite state law that bans the use of taxpayer money for political purposes, county-owned hospital contributes to campaign funds for legislators.
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Rivers Casino’s Jackpot: $1 Million Property Tax Break
Located on prime real estate and raking in huge profits, owners of Des Plaines casino argue their property isn’t so valuable, and the Board of Review agrees – leading to sizable tax cut.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Questions Emerge Over Lincoln Park Police Shooting
Sister of man killed in 2013 by off-duty Chicago cop sues, challenges official version, wants feds to look at case.
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Cook County Circuit Court Employee Pleads Guilty
Dorothy Brown worker admits to lying to grand jury as part of probe of alleged pay-to-play in the agency.