Investigations

Club has neighboring convent, other residents up in arms, wondering why village officials “gave away the store” in approving project.

City Clerk criticizes predecessor for not firing employee caught with porn; now she says she’s stuck with him.

Supporters of the suburb’s mayor have moved away – but they still cast ballots in Elmwood Park elections.

Veteran Chicago lawmaker, champion of legislative scholarships, hands taxpayer-subsidized tuition waivers to political supporters, students outside her district.

State maintenance workers allegedly dump road kill, including multiple deer, on private parcel in Northfield—now they face discipline for violating government regulations.

Lawsuit alleges aide to Stone Park mayor tried to shake down strip club developer; Melrose Park eyes court challenge to halt opening of club next to convent.

Feds investigate whether taxpayer money was misused; BGA finds dubious results in state job-training program after nearly $20 million in grants are awarded.

Public agencies spend roughly $1 million in single year on employee parking in Chicago; After questions surface, Rahm proposes more belt-tightening.