Nuns wonder why Stone Park’s village government approved exotic dancing venue along their fence line, but didn’t notify them.
Robert Herguth
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
No More City Work For Top Emanuel Aide’s Spouse
Architecture firm run by Theresa Mintle’s husband made millions under former Mayor Daley, but can’t do city-related work while Mintle serves as Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s chief of staff.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Getting Charged Up In Maywood
After initially denying they have taxpayer-funded credit cards, government officials in the financially troubled western suburb release their credit card records—which show elaborate expenditures on the public dime. Among the big spenders: the ex-village manager who now serves as a Chicago alderman.
Posted inInvestigations, News
IL Rep Gives Alderman’s Daughter Free Ride to U. of I.
In the latest controversy surrounding a lucrative political perk, the daughter of Chicago Ald. Anthony Beale—who has endorsed state Rep. Robert Rita for re-election in the past—ended up with a “legislative scholarship” from Rita.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
On Personal Time or the Taxpayers’ Dime?
The BGA and FOX Chicago News follow a tip that leads to the Cook County Building, where Proviso Township employees appear to be doing “opposition research” for their boss, District 209 Board President Emanuel “Chris” Welch.
Posted inInvestigations, News
A Bad Policy?
State legislator Karen Yarbrough sells insurance to Maywood development, then uses government letterhead to lobby for project.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
Cop Wants Ex-Fire Commissioner’s Son Arrested Over Altercation
Internal affairs divisions from Chicago police and fire departments probe alleged altercation during riverfront rescue.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Country Club Hills Residents Respond to BGA Probe, Win Audit of Mayor’s Books
After the BGA and WGN-TV raised new questions about the spending habits of Country Club Hills Mayor Dwight Welch, residents demanded a clean look at the books
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Missing Green in Country Club Hills?
Newly elected City Treasurer Rhonda Williams says municipal finances are in disarray in Country Club Hills—with approximately $8 million unaccounted for, she suggests “fraud.”
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Top Rahm Aide Set Herself Up For Sweet CTA Pension
A joint Crain’s/BGA probe has learned mayoral Chief of Staff Theresa Mintle is eligible for a $65,000 CTA pension based on just eight years’ service at the agency.
