Congressman Rush a deadbeat when it comes to paying taxes he owes to government.
Investigations
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The Million-Dollar Question
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?
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The Utility Man
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.
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Here We Go Again
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Karen Yarbrough is again drawing fire for allegedly thumbing her nose at court-imposed anti-patronage rules.
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When Wal-Mart Comes Calling
Government leaders of an affluent Chicago suburb were forced to referee a nasty fight between its residents and a famous Big Box retailer. That battle is over but the store war may only be starting, a BGA Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
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Government Surplus
A BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation explores the glut of closed public facilities and why they are becoming a strain on communities statewide.
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Dorothy’s Deed, Done Dirt Cheap
Campaign donor gives Circuit Court Clerk Dorothy Brown’s husband a building worth $100,000. Why? And why didn’t Brown disclose the freebie as apparently required?
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More Dredging On Pension Adviser
Spending roughly three hours at a public board meeting of the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District Retirement Fund, listening to various financial reports, is about as dry as it gets.
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Gray Area
Gray & Co., the main adviser to the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District’s billion-dollar pension fund, is under SEC investigation. Should Chicago taxpayers be worried?
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Track Record
A top investment adviser to CTA pension fund is facing troubling accusations, and an SEC probe, for out-of-state business dealings.
