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Unlike other area suburbs, Evanston police announce utilizing controversial tactic, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation finds.

Melrose Park’s municipal government, forever a troubled institution, is facing new problems and new scrutiny. Enough is enough.

Little-known legislative inspector general steps down, leaving a legacy of inaction.

Pat Quinn’s effort to streamline state “boards” and “commissions” is blocked by senators, who contend he doesn’t have authority to do away with select government panels.

An ugly political fight is brewing in Lyons Township, pitting the troubled government agency that manages tax dollars for 13 west suburban school systems against the biggest public school district in the consortium.

After 2011 groundbreaking investigation with Center on Wrongful Convictions, reform measures slowly surface even as settlements continue to stack up, heading toward $300 million-plus.

BGA’s new government retiree database of 400,000 reveals those getting big money.

Will issue Executive Order to cut 75 redundant and expensive boards and commissions.

With election season underway, rivals to the village’s establishment find curious – and perhaps improper – roadblocks as they try to get on the ballot.

Despite state pension woes and ailing finances, legislators among nation’s highest paid, a BGA “Rescuing Illinois” examination reveals.