Riverdale school system spends freely on conferences and meals for board members – while taxes rise, budgets shrink and students lack new books.
Katie Drews
No-Bid Deal Allows Tree-Trim Company To Rake It In
The financially strapped City of Berwyn hires tree service without formal bidding, pays more than $1 million over last three years – while business donates to suburb’s mayor.
Police O-T Soaring At Sanitation Agency
Among the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s top overtime earners: A cop who accidentally recorded himself gabbing to a co-worker about how little work he did.
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.
Censorship In Streamwood
Public officials issue gag order and circulate photo of reporter after questions are raised about how suburban park district is spending taxpayer money.
The Trials Of Anita Alvarez
Can Cook County’s state’s attorney convince voters she’s more than a lock-’em-up prosecutor from a bygone era?
Tri-State Trustee Resigns
Mike Orrico, the last remaining member of the Tri-State Fire Protection District board that came under BGA scrutiny beginning in 2013, has resigned.
State Parks’ Cash Crunch: $720 Million For Repairs
Illinois’ inability to fix or upgrade hundreds of basic projects threatens the environment and pubic safety, according to a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation.
More Contracting Irregularities Alleged At Pace
Taxpayer-funded suburban bus agency is hit with lawsuit alleging misconduct in bidding process. Complaint follows arrest of another Pace official for alleged kickback scheme.
“Noose” Isn’t News In Westchester, Village Insists
Rope hung in firefighter union official’s locker may reflect internal dissent in west suburban fire department as work rule changes are pushed through. Village says it’s “a lot about nothing.”