Mayor Emanuel seems to view the city Inspector General as just another subordinate who’s entitled only to what the boss is willing to provide.
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Check Out Chicago’s New Infrastructure Trust Bylaws
Check Out Chicago’s New Infrastructure Trust Bylaws
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Municipalities’ New Frontier: Ending Local Debt Disaster
“When written in Chinese, the word “crisis” is composed of two characters-one represents danger, and the other represents opportunity.” — President John F. Kennedy
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Hey Lansing, Why Wait? Take Public Pension Cure
The Village of Lansing knows there’s a big problem with the way it’s awarding some public pensions. Lansing’s leaders just need to show some courage and fix it.
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State Lawmakers Did OK But Need to Do Much More
While the state’s latest legislative session ends with a whimper and not the big bang of much-needed public pension reform, taxpayers can still chalk up a few important victories.
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State Senate Passes Bill To End Legislative Scholarships
State Senate Passes Bill To End Legislative Scholarships
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State Senate Passes Bill To End Legislative Scholarships
A bill to eliminate the controversial legislative scholarship program passed the Illinois Senate and is very close to becoming law.
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Redefining the ‘Chicago Way’
How did Mayor Emanuel do in Ethics & Transparency 101? BGA has the first term grade in Crain’s one-year perspective.
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Do Forest Preserves Need a Separate Police Force?
Eliminating the forest preserve police department has been discussed numerous times over the years. The subject is again surfacing as county officials discuss “streamlining” and saving money.
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Chicago Infrastructure Trust Approved
The Chicago City Council overwhelmingly approved Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s plan to finance public works with private money, putting aside concerns voiced by dissenting aldermen and the BGA that the plan needed more oversight supervision.