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Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Dorothy Brown Offers Political Advice — For A Price

by Katie Drews and Dane Placko March 3, 2017November 10, 2022

Cook County Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown has long been dogged by allegations of pay-to-play in the administration of her office even as she also faces criticism for sloppy and inefficient record keeping.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Cicero School Officials: Travel Log, High On Hog

by Andrew Schroedter and Dane Placko May 26, 2016November 10, 2022

District 99 is not a wealthy district, but school board members are staying at swanky hotels, eating pricey meals and making other curious expenses – courtesy of taxpayers.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

More Misconduct Alleged In Cicero

by Andrew Schroedter and Dane Placko April 20, 2016November 10, 2022

In latest controversy to swirl around Cicero Town President Larry Dominick – and cost taxpayers dearly – accusations fly about misspending in west suburb’s park district.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Questionable Security Contracts In Cicero

by Andrew Schroedter and Dane Placko February 24, 2016November 10, 2022

Security firm with ties to Cicero town president’s “bodyguard” is awarded potentially lucrative deals by two government agencies in the western suburb.

Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety

Video Shows Off-Duty McCook Cop In Casino Brawl

by Robert Herguth and Dane Placko January 20, 2016November 10, 2022

Police officer claims he was threatened before slugging man at Joliet casino, but cop ends up with suspension, and questions remain.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Dorothy Brown Leans On Employees To Get On Ballot

by Robert Herguth, Patrick Rehkamp, Andrew Schroedter, Katie Drews and Dane Placko December 3, 2015November 10, 2022

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

Short Cut Leads To Winding Trip Through Bureaucracy

by Robert Herguth, Patrick Rehkamp and Dane Placko November 4, 2015November 10, 2022

Sheriff’s officer zips wrong way down one-way street, collides with driver – who finds government a nightmare to deal with as she tries to get compensated for her car.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Dems Dump Dorothy

by Robert Herguth, Patrick Rehkamp, Chris Fusco and Dane Placko October 23, 2015November 10, 2022

Democratic Party strips away Dorothy Brown’s endorsement amid criminal investigation, which sources say is also examining her husband’s goat business.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Friday Could Be ‘D Day’ For D Brown

by Patrick Rehkamp, Andrew Schroedter and Dane Placko October 21, 2015November 10, 2022

Cook County Democratic Party leaders are now expected to decide Friday whether to rescind Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown’s endorsement.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Dems May Bounce Dorothy Brown From Ticket

by Patrick Rehkamp, Chris Fusco and Dane Placko October 20, 2015November 10, 2022

Amid revelations about federal investigation swirling around Circuit Court clerk, Democratic Party leaders may strip away her endorsement and back another candidate.

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