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Posted inInvestigations, News

CTA Union Hits Up Pension Advisers

by Robert Herguth, Katie Drews and Greg Hinz January 13, 2014November 10, 2022

In what experts regard as a potentially serious conflict of interest, a union official who sits on the CTA’s pension board has been soliciting donations from financial firms doing business with the retirement fund.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Top Rahm Aide Set Herself Up For Sweet CTA Pension

by Robert Herguth and Greg Hinz October 22, 2011November 10, 2022

A joint Crain’s/BGA probe has learned mayoral Chief of Staff Theresa Mintle is eligible for a $65,000 CTA pension based on just eight years’ service at the agency.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Jesse White Gives Raises While Other Illinois Agencies Freeze Pay

by Patrick Rehkamp and Greg Hinz July 18, 2011November 10, 2022

At a time when pay raises are a distant memory and unpaid leave a reality for many area government workers, Jesse White has given pay hikes to his entire executive staff.

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