Living in North Lawndale on Chicago’s West Side, a Section 8 voucher recipient looks to get out of the area.
Brett Chase
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
CHA To Strip Aid From Gym Murder Suspect
Alleged gunman in workout room shooting at West Loop high-rise was recipient of taxpayer-backed housing voucher. CHA moves to yank subsidy, building manager sues to evict.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Taxpayers First Pay To Build, Then Lease Luxury Homes
Taxpayers foot the bill to lease condos and townhomes initially built with tax-increment financing dollars.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Chicago’s Public Housing Divide
While thousands are stuck on waiting lists for public housing assistance, the CHA pays for hundreds to live at pricey addresses.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
‘Backdoor Casinos’ Popping Up In Illinois
Despite an oversight board’s contention that video gaming malls are an end-run around state law, gambling parlors are opening next to each other in various towns.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability, Investigations
CHA Shake-Up Plan Will Get Public Hearing
Housing agency sits on hundreds of millions of dollars while families remain homeless.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Rauner Poised To Pursue State Privatization Deals
Governor wants more revenue but spinning off taxpayer-owned assets and services is risky business and ultimately requires asking the tough question: “Why do this?” reveals a BGA Rescuing Illinois report.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Chicago Pols Push Controversial Sales Programs
So-called multilevel marketing reps entice recruits with riches, but should elected officials be pushing these “opportunities of a lifetime?”
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Extracting Politics From Prosecutor’s Office
While Illinois voters elect state’s attorneys, Connecticut has a unique process aimed at getting rid of political pressure from the office.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Alvarez Gets Big Bucks From Old-School Power Brokers
State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez portrays herself as being apart from the establishment. But her backers include powerful pols, including Ald. Ed Burke and Speaker Mike Madigan.
