Clout-heavy towing company finds work in Cicero, donates big to Town President Larry Dominick’s campaign funds while apparently getting free rent on municipal parcel.
Andrew Schroedter
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Harvey Mayor Resists Sheriff As Municipal Watchdog
South suburb’s City Council votes to appoint Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart as inspector general. Mayor Eric Kellogg vetoes move. The wrangling isn’t over, though.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Rauner’s Tollway Pick The Ultimate Insider
Bob Schillerstrom, Gov. Bruce Rauner’s choice as tollway board chairman, raised money for Rauner’s campaign. And Schillerstrom’s law firm currently does legal work for the public agency.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Did Feds, City Ignore Red Flags About Detective?
Tipster told authorities in 2001 that a Chicago police detective was fixing murder cases, but there’s no evidence anything was done with that information.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Taxpayers To Buy Tavern Owned By Alderman’s Family
Calumet City’s government decides to pay alderman’s family $125,000 to buy their bar as part of initiative to reduce drinking establishments in the south suburb.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Lawyer Asks Judge To Step Aside On Alleged Wrongful Conviction Case
Top Cook County Criminal Courts judge is asked to recuse himself because his brother once supervised Chicago police detective accused of railroading suspects.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Prosecutors Revisit ‘94 Murder Conviction
State’s attorney’s office is reviewing case amid allegations that an ex-Chicago cop framed two suspects who have long proclaimed their innocence.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Double-Murder Conviction Being Reviewed After Frame-Up Alleged
The Emanuel administration asks Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez to re-investigate Humboldt Park killings in wake of allegations that ex-Chicago detective framed suspects.
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Is Rauner Planning To Sell Thompson Center?
The Better Government Association has learned the Rauner administration is laying the groundwork to have the downtown building appraised.
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Rauner’s Campaign Manager Joins Lobbying Firm
And that firm plans to lobby governor’s office, creating potential ethical issues for Bruce Rauner.
