Mayor Lori Lightfoot has gone out of her way to draw a distinction between FOP leadership and rank-and-file officers. Will it bring reform?
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Fact-Check: Lightfoot Spreads Rumor That Police Union Told Cops Not to Police
Following a bloody Memorial Day weekend, Chicago’s new mayor shared an unverified rumor that the union representing thousands of rank-and-file officers may have told cops not to perform their sworn duties.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: What Our Gambling and Pot Fix Says About Illinois
Studies show states that turn to gambling and pot tend to have few other options. Heavily in debt, losing population, facing difficulties funding pensions or even paying its bills, Illinois fits the description.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Real Pension Reform? Mayor Lightfoot Could Hold the Key
With a mandate for reform and evidence of a deeper-than-realized budget hole, Mayor Lori Lightfoot could push Springfield for action on pension reform.
Posted inNews
Fact-Check: No, Pritzker-like Tax Rates Did Not Drive Wealthy From New York
The number of New York filers with income over $200,000 has increased every year since that state raised rates on top earnings to levels similar to those Illinois lawmakers are considering.
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Event Recap | 2019 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
Thanks to the generosity of the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation we are able to celebrate and reward, with $26,000 in prize money, the work of other investigative journalists in the watchdog fight.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Small Town Government, Chicago-style Politics
Lyons’ mayor, son of the former town boss who went to prison, is building clout in the western suburbs amid claims of cozy deals, including the purchase of his own house.
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Fact-Check: Pritzker’s Latest Sweeping Tax Claim Falls Flat
Many graduated-tax states have outpaced Illinois’ economic growth in recent years. So has nearly every other flat-tax state.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
In Illinois, Cars And Trucks Top Coal As Biggest Global Warming Contributor
Drivers, Amazon deliveries and Uber rides are now the biggest source of greenhouse gases, presenting a new challenge for policy.
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BGA Wins Journalism Award for Suburban Police Shooting Series Produced With WBEZ
“Taking Cover” series win is the latest in string of recent awards that also honored BGA work on Chicago recycling and the cost of government sexual misconduct.
