After a year-long investigation into questionable financial and management activities at the Tri-State Fire Protection District in the western suburbs, the veteran chief retires under pressure.
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STATE OFFICIAL RESIGNS
In the wake of questions from the BGA, NBC 5 and others about how a high-ranking state wildlife official was participating in pro fishing tournaments while on taxpayer-subsidized sick leave, the official resigns, though he says his bosses approved of the fishing arrangement and unfairly forced him out.
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POL OPPOSES PARK POLICE PLAN
After questions are raised by the BGA, Maywood’s top political figure comes out against the expansion of the troubled park district police force, arguing that funding is needed for new programming over new cops.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Something’s Fishy At State Agency
Politically connected state wildlife official resigns amid questions about why he was participating in out-of-town pro fishing tournaments while on paid sick leave from state government. He says his bosses knew of his activities.
Posted inInvestigations, News
An Alarming Trend?
Chicago’s trauma ambulances appear to be taking longer to respond to emergencies and critics say it’s a symptom of a worsening ambulance shortage.
Posted inInvestigations, News, Newsroom
Corruption Pays?
In a bizarre twist, Dixon’s record-breaking embezzlement ends up putting the city in solid financial shape, a Rescuing Illinois report reveals.
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Better Government Association Responds To Koschman Findings, Special Prosecutor Report
A special prosecutor’s report detailing police and prosecutorial investigations into David Koschman’s 2004 death at the hands of Richard J. Vanecko, a nephew of ex-Mayor Richard M. Daley, was released Tuesday.
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Playground Slide
Maywood Park District’s police department was disbanded in the 1990s amid a massive corruption scandal. Officials in the western suburb are now pushing to resurrect the force – in what critics say is a huge step backwards.
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Pension Official Defends Actions, But Promises Changes
Last week the Better Government Association and Crain’s Chicago Business exposed some questionable behavior of a board member who helps govern the $1.7 billion retirement plan of the Chicago Transit Authority.
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BGA Kick Starts “Smart Streamlining” Initiative
A new year brought new opportunities to keep a closer eye on the Capitol with the help of local civic, business, philanthropic and media organizations.
