The district refuses to provide information on what happened to the students in the year after their schools were shuttered.
Investigation
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E-cigs Fire Up New Tax, Regulatory Melee
Illinois, Chicago and Cook County suburbs are leaders in a nationwide charge to govern growing industry while Big Tobacco and small biz fight back, reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
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Cop Lies, Fouls Up Shooting Case, Yet Faces No Charges
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declines to bring perjury charges against officer, fueling claims that she too often gives cops a pass for wrongdoing.
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Rahm’s School Closings – What Happened To The Desks, Laptops, Books?
Two years after Mayor Emanuel shuttered 50 schools amid major uproar, his administration can’t say what happened to all the equipment and supplies that had been in those buildings.
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Chicago Dog Pound: Rex, Lies And Videotape
The Emanuel administration’s handling of a request for city pound video showing a dog being choked was shameless – but not surprising.
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Ex-Congressmen Work As “Consultants” For Special Interests
Designation means they don’t have to register as lobbyists, publicly disclose clients or adhere to revolving-door limits.
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Bill Aims For Tighter Travel Controls
Prompted in part by BGA findings, legislator proposes limits on travel, excursions by elected officials.
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Emanuel’s $1 Billion Savings Claim For CPS Is Suspect
Mayor has long claimed he’s cut $1 billion from Chicago Public Schools. But some of his math doesn’t add up.
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Video: Dog Choked, Dragged At City Pound
After Better Government Association sues for access, Emanuel administration releases disturbing video of pound workers trying to bring dog under control.
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Lynwood Cop Charged
After BGA and CBS2 raise questions and push for release of video showing Lynwood cop slugging a handcuffed suspect, the officer is charged with crimes.