On and off for three years, the FBI used a McHenry County sheriff’s deputy as a confidential informant—now he’s worried about losing his job.
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State Investigating Oak Brook Mayor’s Full-Time Job
The drama in Oak Brook continues. In addition to serving as part-time village president, John Craig has a full-time job with the state that pays $64,000 a year. But is he putting in a full day’s work?
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SouthtownStar: A look at BGA Citizen Watchdog Training
“Citizen watchdogs: You know who you are. You care deeply about the basic principles of transparent government and public service. You attend government meetings, perhaps taking a seat on a regular basis….”
Posted inInvestigations, News
The Chicago Park District Desperately Needs Some Internal Landscaping
The Chicago Park District isn’t all fun and games—unless you’re a bureaucrat there, and then it’s an endless game of duck-and-dodge.
Posted inNews, Results & Reforms
CPS INTERNAL INVESTIGATION
Feb. 8, 2011 — A BGA/CBS 2 investigation uncovers questionable spending by a Chicago grade school, which spent $15,000 on a staff retreat to Las Vegas despite Board of Education travel restrictions. Chicago Public Schools launches an internal investigation.
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Chicago Reader: Commentary on BGA/CBS 2 investigations into Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas
“With Todd Stroger gone, where to look for the latest eyebrow-raising fiscal gamesmanship in Cook County? Look no further than Maria Pappas, the county treasurer who was once mentioned as a possible mayoral candidate.”
Posted inInvestigations, News
Chicago Taxpayers Send Teachers To Vegas Resort
BGA and CBS 2 Investigators uncover questionable spending by a Chicago grade school. (Image courtesy 123 Chroma Pixels/Flickr)
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CALL FOR ENTRIES: 2011 Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards
The Richard H. Driehaus Investigative Awards recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region.
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County Treasurer Spends
In its third report on questionable spending, CBS 2 and the BGA shine a light on how your taxpayer dollars are being spent by Maria Pappas’ administration.
