A step-by-step breakdown of how the city approves funds for redevelopment proposals
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INFOGRAPHIC: How a TIF Works
How Illinois municipalities use Tax Increment Financing (TIF) to attract investment and increase property tax revenue.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Graft Beer: Pay-to-Play Infects Chicago Beer Market
This Crain’s investigation, with reporting from the BGA, takes a hard look at the “fierce, behind-the-scenes struggle for dominance in Chicago’s $500-million-a-year beer market.”
Posted inInvestigations, News
State Cops Probe Senate Hopeful’s Downstate Petitions
More controversy swirls around the U.S. Senate seat held previously by President Obama, as a failed write-in candidate from Alton, Ill., is investigated for allegedly forging petition signatures.
Posted inInvestigations, News
Politically Connected Group Accused of Ousting Whistleblower
Teacher fired after reporting alleged student-on-student sexual abuse at a South Side high school
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Expert: Fed Rescue of Insolvent States Will Include Illinois
Expert: Fed Rescue of Insolvent States Will Include Illinois
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Repeated Street Light Outages Leave Residents In Dark
City officials slammed for lackluster response to faulty Chicago street lights — BGA/CBS 2 investigation.
Posted inCriminal Justice & Public Safety
CTA Joyride Highlights Security Lapses
BGA/WGN investigation shows that despite millions in security, imposter stole Chicago bus and got away
Posted inInvestigations, News
Grand Jury Investigating Cook County Commissioner William Beavers
BGA and WGN uncover a grand jury probe of Cook County expense accounts.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
Leaked CTA Report Blames June Fire on Batteries, Grease and Bad Decisions
BGA and FOX Chicago News have obtained a scathing CTA internal report which criticizes the cause of a June tunnel fire, as well as some aspects of the agency’s response.
