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Dollar Dilemma

by BGA and WGN-TV April 26, 2013November 10, 2022

New concerns surface in Country Club Hills over how the mayor is handling taxpayer finances.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Country Club Hills Residents Respond to BGA Probe, Win Audit of Mayor’s Books

by Robert Herguth and WGN-TV November 15, 2011November 10, 2022

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?

by Robert Herguth and WGN-TV November 9, 2011November 10, 2022

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

Cook County ethics chairman resigns

by BGA, Chicago Magazine and WGN-TV January 20, 2011November 10, 2022

BGA, WGN-TV and Chicago magazine investigation raised questions about John Pikarski own ethics on Cook County Board of Ethics.

Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability

Ethical Questions Arise About Cook County Ethics Board

by BGA, Chicago Magazine and WGN-TV January 18, 2011November 10, 2022

A joint investigation by WGN-TV, Chicago magazine and the Better Government Association raises ethical questions about the head of the Cook County Ethics Board.

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Grand Jury Investigating Cook County Commissioner William Beavers

by BGA and WGN-TV October 20, 2010November 10, 2022

BGA and WGN uncover a grand jury probe of Cook County expense accounts.

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