Sandy Bergo

Many current and former federal officials from Illinois are reaping generous pensions, or stand to. Some are double dipping – drawing federal and state benefits, with taxpayers picking up the tab either way.

Former Congressman Glenn Poshard, who lost the governor’s race in 1998, is collecting more than $200,000 a year, in total, from four taxpayer-funded pensions – one of the largest takes among retired Illinois politicians.

Prompted by BGA/Sun-Times stories, U.S. House Ethics Committee forges ahead with probe into Congressman Rush’s campaign finances as report finds he may have broken state and federal law.

Clout-heavy landlords – including a future member of the Obama cabinet – make big money from taxpayers by building and leasing FBI’s new Chicago headquarters. Why didn’t the feds just build the structure themselves?

Retired Illinois congressman getting rich working for special interests that once sought his help in U.S. House – and he’s not the only member of his family getting paid.

Congressman Bobby Rush appears to be catching a big break on rent for his South Side political office. This may violate federal law, but it isn’t the only potential problem with his campaign operation.

Congressman Rush a deadbeat when it comes to paying taxes he owes to government.

A nonprofit founded by Congressman Bobby Rush was given $1 million to create a “technology center” for a troubled South Side neighborhood. The project never happened. Where did the money go?

Phone, cable and electric companies have donated more than $1.7 million to charities affiliated with Bobby Rush – as they successfully secured his help in Congress.