Investigations

The days of free ambulance service in the Chicago area are over – but how municipalities establish transport rates, and collect fees, is raising good-governance questions.

The Chicago Park District approved a generous severance agreement for a top official, but won’t discuss specifics.

Cops on the Cook County state’s attorney’s police squad are in trouble with the law – in just the latest revelations of allegedly improper conduct by members of the clout-heavy unit.

As ambulance delays mount in Chicago, city tries to cover up the problem by urging dispatchers not to talk about it over the air.

Inspector general launches investigation over land deal involving wealthy campaign donor giving $100,000 parcel to husband of Circuit Court clerk.