The South Lyons Township Sanitary District doesn’t pay its elected officials much but the retirement benefits can be rich – despite efforts to end them.
Patrick Rehkamp
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Chicago’s New CTA Chief Got Sweet Pension Deal
Dorval Carter Jr., who Mayor Emanuel just named CTA president, until recently was double dipping – accepting a government paycheck and a six-figure taxpayer-subsidized pension that he started collecting as he turned 52.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Alvarez Donor Was Once Investigated In Missing Person Case
Questioned years ago about the still-unsolved disappearance of a Chicago woman, a businessman with ties to reputed mob figures is now a campaign supporter of Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Most Blame Goes To Pols For Pension Mess
Though some public employees have taken advantage of pension “sweeteners” over the years to boost benefits, political leaders also failed to keep pension systems adequately funded.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
No Retirement Parting – Chicago Cops Draw Pensions, Return To Payroll
Nearly two-dozen retired Chicago police officers are collecting taxpayer-supported pensions, and are now back on the city payroll.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Melrose Park Mayor’s Conflict-Of-Interest Question
Mayor Ron Serpico’s administration taps local bank to handle municipal finances, bank taps Serpico to work as lawyer. Are taxpayer interests being well served?
Posted inInvestigations, News
Despite Mayoral Loss, Jesus “Chuy” Garcia A Pension Winner
Unsuccessful mayoral candidate will see his government pensions rise after retroactively contributing to city pension fund, covering his long-ago time in City Council.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Suburban School Official Sent To Prison For Theft
Guilty plea, prison term follow investigations by Better Government Association into irregular finances at Lyons Township School Treasurer’s office.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Was Emanuel Aide Entitled To Property Perk?
As Rahm Emanuel’s campaign blasts opponent Jesus “Chuy” Garcia for taking more than one property tax break, questions surface about a tax exemption collected by mayoral aide Cheryl Hyman, the City Colleges chief.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Matteson Changes Tune On Police And Fire Layoffs
After a Better Government Association investigation on questionable spending, Matteson’s elected officials decide against terminating police officers and firefighters, for now.
