A city employee helped friends get through security at Midway Airport, but only got a slap on the wrist—and, arguably, a paid vacation—for his misconduct. BGA and CBS 2 investigate.
Patrick Rehkamp
Posted inInvestigations, News
BGA Exclusive: Ex Ill. Workers Get Pensions and State Contract Jobs
For state of Illinois workers leaving government service, many have found the grass to be greener on the other side—as state contract employees.
Posted inEducation
Suit Claims Principal Paid For Tips On Gang Ties
Former Schurz High School Chief Violated School Policy, Employees Contend
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Use of Private Process Servers Is Up; Concern Is, Too
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Salaries Rise Even As Economy Sags At Water District
Investigation in partnership with the Chicago News Cooperative
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
County Workers Caught Asleep On The Job
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
