Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Investigation
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Judge Agrees To Appoint IDOT Hiring Monitor
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
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Indicted Attorney Weighs Suburban School Board Run
Parent in Schiller Park elementary district, charged with felony theft and official misconduct, may run for seat on board of education. But this isn’t the only flap in the public school system.
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CPS Hires Clout-Heavy Firm Accused Of Fraud
Chicago Public Schools pays electrical contractor more than $3 million after it’s barred by Emanuel administration for allegedly lying about ownership to get city contracts.
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BGA Report On Lisa Madigan Comes To Mind
The Chicago Tribune’s non-endorsement of Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan raised some of the same issues the Better Government Association focused on in a news story this past spring.
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Illinois Public Hospitals Pay $180 Million For Wrongful Death Cases
Payments range from multimillion dollar settlements to tens of thousands for 184 cases, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation found.
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Stormy Start To Minority Jobs Program
Taxpayer-funded initiative was supposed to train workers from black communities to perform weatherization work on homes. While many people were trained, few have found lasting work.
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New Questions Swirl Around Ford Heights Finances
Already hurting for revenues, troubled south suburb can’t explain $275,000 in water bill waivers and other fiscal irregularities.
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New Runway Controversy – This Time Not At O’Hare
Residents fear study by northwest suburban Chicago Executive Airport will lead to runway expansion, knocking out homes and increasing noise. Echoes of O’Hare debate.
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New Illinois Laws Tackle Voting Barriers
Statewide pilot program, extended registration period make it easier to cast ballots.