Officers make arrests, then fail to appear in court, sometimes after defendants claim they were beaten or wrongly arrested.
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New Guard At Tri-State – But Controversy Remains
New board leadership recently took the helm at the embattled Tri-State Fire Protection District – but not without problems.
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CPS Class Sizes Pushed Beyond Limits
Huge number of Chicago Public Schools classrooms are overcrowded – and with mounting financial problems, the situation could get worse.
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Chicago’s New CTA Chief Got Sweet Pension Deal
Dorval Carter Jr., who Mayor Emanuel just named CTA president, until recently was double dipping – accepting a government paycheck and a six-figure taxpayer-subsidized pension that he started collecting as he turned 52.
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Alvarez Donor Was Once Investigated In Missing Person Case
Questioned years ago about the still-unsolved disappearance of a Chicago woman, a businessman with ties to reputed mob figures is now a campaign supporter of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.
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Valerie Jarrett Works To Close Tax Loophole – While Benefitting From It
Top Obama advisor was tasked with helping kill controversial income tax perk used by the “wealthy and well-connected.” Yet she made a killing on a Chicago real estate deal by enlisting the benefit.
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Legislator Gets Donations After Backing Medical Marijuana Law
Lou Lang has a reputation as a go-to lawmaker for controversial issues, including medical marijuana. Special interests show their appreciation with political donations.
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Rauner’s Tollway Pick The Ultimate Insider
Bob Schillerstrom, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s choice as tollway board chairman, raised money for Rauner’s campaign. And Schillerstrom’s law firm currently does legal work for the public agency.
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BGA/WBEZ Report On CPS Prompts Probe, Reforms
After the Better Government Association and WBEZ find the Chicago Public Schools graduation rate has been inflated, the agency inspector general launches investigation, and CPS officials pledge changes.
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Inspector General Launches Probe, CPS Vows Reform
Following a BGA/WBEZ investigation into inflated graduation rates at Chicago Public Schools, the agency’s inspector general launches an investigation. Also, CPS announces a series of reforms to better ensure the integrity of graduation rates, including making principals take responsibility for the accuracy of data.