Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s campaign fund is accepting dozens of donations from her underlings, something her opponents say is wrong.
Andrew Schroedter
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Chicago Police Misconduct – A Rising Financial Toll
City Hall has spent a staggering $642 million since 2004 dealing with excessive force claims and other allegations against Chicago police officers.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Cop Lies, Fouls Up Shooting Case, Yet Faces No Charges
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declines to bring perjury charges against officer, fueling claims that she too often gives cops a pass for wrongdoing.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Under Pressure, Alvarez Charges Cop With Beating Prisoner
But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Alvarez’s Probe Of Lynwood Cop Drags On
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez faces new criticism for taking more than two years to investigate suburban officer who knocked out prisoner – a beating caught on video.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Did Top Cicero Official Go To Bat For Relatives’ Towing Firm?
Court papers allege Cicero’s municipal attorney allowed his in-laws’ tow company to use town property for free – as part of arrangement that already may have been shorting taxpayers.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Dorothy Brown Leans On Employees To Get On Ballot
Bounced by Democratic Party, Circuit Court clerk scrambles to stay in race, and enlists the help of her government employees to do so.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Dolton Trustees May Face Recall
South suburb’s mayor wants three trustees removed from office but voters will have final say.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Cook County Suburbs Tally $244 Million In Legal Fees
Private attorneys are often hired by cash-strapped suburbs dealing with police misconduct or public corruption claims, a BGA Rescuing Illinois analysis finds.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Did State Lawmaker’s Charity Break The Law?
A nonprofit run by state Rep. Thaddeus Jones was barred from operating but continued to raise money – with Mayor Rahm Emanuel keynoting an upcoming fundraiser.
