Appellate Judge says resident has standing to sue school board. Repayment of more than $100,000 is sought for package that a south suburban board member voted to give his wife.
Casey Toner
Casey Toner, a Chicago native, has been an Illinois Answers reporter since 2016, taking the lead on numerous projects about criminal justice and politics. His series on police shootings in suburban Cook County resulted in a state law requiring procedural investigations of all police shootings in Illinois. Before he joined Illinois Answers, he wrote for the Daily Southtown and was a statewide reporter for Alabama Media Group, a consortium of Alabama newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys watching soccer and writing music.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Illinois’ Cash-Strapped Public Golf Courses Turn To Video Gambling
Money-losing courses add video poker and video slots, taking advantage of a state law aimed at boosting bar and restaurant owners.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Bar Tied To Suburban Politician Draws Hundreds of Cop Calls
Police called to late-night Burnham bar more than 800 times in six years. Village’s top cop says Will’s Sports Bar is ‘bad for the community and dangerous for police officers.’
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
For Golf Course In Red, No Greens Fees For Politicians
As Oak Lawn’s public golf course loses millions, current and former elected officials and their families are allowed to play for free, and enjoy other recreation perks.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Biz Waits For Illinois To Pay
State’s backlog of unpaid bills keeps piling up and its vendors are feeling the pain, a Rescuing Illinois report finds.
Posted inEducation
Nepotism Dispute Costs Suburban School District
South suburban school board member votes on six-figure payout for his wife, an administrator in the system which is now trying to recoup the money.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Lansing Airport Struggles To Take Flight
Municipal-owned facility lost almost $1 million in the past six years. Village officials take heat for financial, legal woes of the operation.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Rauner Housing Appointee Out Amid Allegations
Chairman of Illinois Housing Development Authority board is ousted as governor forwards “pay-to-play” accusations to inspector general.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Cook County Judge Candidate Fights Residency ‘Problem’
Chicago lawyer’s candidacy was in jeopardy earlier this year after a question about where he actually lives.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Mayor’s ‘Homeland Security’ Raises Questions
Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch ordered his town’s police force to keep watch over his home – but why?
