Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.
Investigation
Pilots Mention Lack Of Traction On O’Hare Runways
Several aircraft slid from O’Hare runways this winter. Recently obtained radio traffic shows pilots had difficulty braking after landing. Are city crews doing enough to clear pavement?
CHA To Strip Aid From Gym Murder Suspect
Alleged gunman in workout room shooting at West Loop high-rise was recipient of taxpayer-backed housing voucher. CHA moves to yank subsidy, building manager sues to evict.
Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations
Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.
Taxpayers First Pay To Build, Then Lease Luxury Homes
Taxpayers foot the bill to lease condos and townhomes initially built with tax-increment financing dollars.
Cited For Safety, Company Still Wins Juicy City Contracts
A sewer and excavation firm is accused of serious workplace safety violations, and still garners tens of millions of dollars in work from Emanuel administration.
Cook County Judge Candidate Fights Residency ‘Problem’
Chicago lawyer’s candidacy was in jeopardy earlier this year after a question about where he actually lives.
Chicago’s Public Housing Divide
While thousands are stuck on waiting lists for public housing assistance, the CHA pays for hundreds to live at pricey addresses.
Cook County fines businesses for selling black market cigs, fails to collect millions from citations
Taxpayer money up in smoke?
Feds Resurface In Cicero
The U.S. attorney’s office in Chicago has subpoenaed records relating to two politically connected vendors in the western suburb, a regular target of federal scrutiny.
