Environmental groups propose law requiring elementary schools to test drinking fountains, other sources. Legislator cites lessons from Flint, CPS.
Katie Drews
Posted inEducation
Women Make Up A Small Minority Of Illinois’ School Leadership
Even though a majority of public school educators are women, few graduate to the top positions.
Posted inEducation
Teachers’ Pension Fund Has History Of Overpaying
Just as one dispute involving overpayments is settled, another one begins.
Posted inEducation
Teachers’ Pension Fund Makes Multi-Million Dollar Mistake
The Chicago Teachers’ Pension Fund miscalculated retirement benefits and overpaid retirees by $2.78 million. Now pensioners are asked to pay the money back.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Chicago Payroll Packed With Six-Figure Salaries
Adding to the city’s financial burdens, the number of high-paid workers ballooned by 92 percent since 2013.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Local Governments Told To Rein In Travel Spending Under Law
New state law inspired by BGA investigations. Meals, hotels and other expenses will get tougher scrutiny.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Bill Aims For Tighter Travel Controls
Prompted in part by BGA findings, legislator proposes limits on travel, excursions by elected officials.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Under Pressure, Alvarez Charges Cop With Beating Prisoner
But state’s attorney originally targeted alleged victim – then waited two years to prosecute officer. With an election ahead, cop’s lawyer asks if “politics” are in play.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Did Alvarez’s Office Botch Rape Case?
Prosecutor working under Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez failed to collect evidence in high-profile case alleging sexual assault at university campus in Chicago.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Dorothy Brown Leans On Employees To Get On Ballot
Bounced by Democratic Party, Circuit Court clerk scrambles to stay in race, and enlists the help of her government employees to do so.
