Investigations

Cook County Recorder of Deeds taps family friend for well-paid government job – despite conviction for heist.

Following BGA/NBC report on police departments that allow cops to come to work buzzed, Illinois secretary of state proposes “zero tolerance” legislation.

Why do we need 300-plus boards and commissions? The BGA and Springfield bureau of WCIA-TV explore the proliferation of state-backed government panels that don’t always deliver for taxpayers.

Melrose Park motorcycle club is run by cops. So why are members showing deference to an “outlaw” biker club?

Why are so many local police chiefs donating to political campaigns? It’s one job that should be devoid of politics, experts say.

Safety of ambulance fleet questioned after wheels, door fall off several vehicles. This is just the latest embarrassment for Chicago Fire Department.

Why are Evergreen Park police pulling over so many black drivers? The motorists believe it’s blatant “racial profiling.”

Westchester cops are allowed to patrol with alcohol in their system. And they aren’t the only local police department with this troubling provision.

Following an inquiry by the BGA and NBC 5, transit agency Pace cracks down on employees accessing videos at work. Why aren’t other public agencies doing more to police web activity?