Patrick Rehkamp

Following BGA/NBC report on police departments that allow cops to come to work buzzed, Illinois secretary of state proposes “zero tolerance” legislation.

Safety of ambulance fleet questioned after wheels, door fall off several vehicles. This is just the latest embarrassment for Chicago Fire Department.

Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And they aren’t the only local police department with this troubling provision.

Some Illinois politicians appear to be living high on the hog by using their campaign funds to supplement their lifestyles. Is this legal?

The CTA is spending an extra $6 million to replace wooden platforms that, despite being brand new, are rotting. Why? The agency neglected to apply weather sealant.

Yet another public official improperly reaps tax breaks on personal property – and issues a refund when confronted.

While Senator Clayborne’s Chicago-based firm reaps big payment from taxpayers, the East St. Louis Democrat remains mum, refusing to answer questions.

Law firm employing state legislator does a staggering amount of work for local governments – including state agencies he helps oversee. How is this not a glaring conflict of interest?

Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas’ office processes property tax payments, but back in the 1990s, while she was a county commissioner, she was pocketing three tax breaks for her personal property when only one was allowed.

As Cook County residents struggle with staggering property taxes, another politically connected employee at the assessor’s office is caught with improper exemptions on personal property.