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Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Pilot Fatigue, Error Raised In Probe Of O’Hare Runway Mishap

by Robert Herguth June 5, 2016November 10, 2022

But airline suggests runway conditions, other factors, could have been in play, too, when commercial jetliner slid from landing strip over winter.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Cook County Circuit Court Employee Pleads Guilty

by Robert Herguth April 26, 2016November 10, 2022

Dorothy Brown worker admits to lying to grand jury as part of probe of alleged pay-to-play in the agency.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Rivers Casino Pays $1.65 Mil Fine After Mob Inquiry

by Robert Herguth April 6, 2016November 10, 2022

Gaming site hires contractor whose top exec has ties to reputed mob figures. Probe by regulators ends with hefty penalty – and unanswered questions.

Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy Hitches Wagon To Controversial Exec

by Robert Herguth April 5, 2016November 10, 2022

Former Chicago Police Supt. Garry McCarthy has a new security firm, and it’s affiliated with a local businessman with a curious past.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Pilots Mention Lack Of Traction On O’Hare Runways

by Robert Herguth March 25, 2016November 10, 2022

Several aircraft slid from O’Hare runways this winter. Recently obtained radio traffic shows pilots had difficulty braking after landing. Are city crews doing enough to clear pavement?

Posted inEducation

Paying Out At CPS, Coughing Up In Kane County, And Copping A Plea

by Robert Herguth and Sarah Karp February 21, 2016November 10, 2022

This week’s Public Eye column includes items on Chicago Public Schools cutting checks for unused vacation time, an unusual toll project in the suburbs and a cop admitting to a heinous crime.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Alvarez Campaign Relies On Employee Donations

by Robert Herguth and Andrew Schroedter February 16, 2016November 10, 2022

Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s campaign fund is accepting dozens of donations from her underlings, something her opponents say is wrong.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Controversial Donor Gives To Alvarez, Again

by Robert Herguth February 8, 2016November 10, 2022

Businessman once probed by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s predecessor in still-unsolved missing persons case is now giving her campaign a financial boost.

Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety

Video Shows Off-Duty McCook Cop In Casino Brawl

by Robert Herguth and Dane Placko January 20, 2016November 10, 2022

Police officer claims he was threatened before slugging man at Joliet casino, but cop ends up with suspension, and questions remain.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Chicago Dog Pound: Rex, Lies And Videotape

by Robert Herguth January 13, 2016November 10, 2022

The Emanuel administration’s handling of a request for city pound video showing a dog being choked was shameless – but not surprising.

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