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Attorney General Sues Hilco After Botched Little Village Smokestack Demolition
The state’s top prosecutor says the company did not take steps “to protect the community from air pollution and compromised air quality” after the implosion covered the neighborhood in dust.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Zoom-zoom, Illinois — Legislative Deadlines Call for a Virtual General Assembly Meeting
The “no meetings” option is what the Illinois legislature has embraced so far. It’s a high-risk, high-cost choice that abdicates the General Assembly’s obligation to do the people’s business.
Posted inNews
What the Gov: Should Employers Notify Staff If an Employee Has COVID-19?
The pandemic has caused employers to change how they do business to protect the health of customers and employees alike. What information should they share with staff if an employee tests positive for the coronavirus?
Posted inNews
What the Gov: Which Governments Are Looking Into Property Tax Help?
Amid pandemic, two suburban county boards have OK’d financial relief from late fees or interest payments for some homeowners while other county officials — including in Cook County — remain mum. A few lawmakers say they’d like to explore if the issue can be addressed statewide.
Posted inEquity & Economic Opportunity
Developer in Little Village Demolition Gone Wrong Cited By State EPA With Violating Pollution Laws
Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul’s office is reviewing the incident that covered the Chicago neighborhood in dust.
Posted inGovernment Finance & Accountability
COVID-19 Delivering Latest Twist in Fight Over Controversial Shipping Hub
Project recently approved by Joliet raising issues not only of economics but also of open democracy for governments making decisions as they adhere to social distancing and stay-at-home orders amid pandemic.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Madison Hopkins
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA reporter Madison Hopkins to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
Posted inOpinion
Greising: Without FOIA Powers, Facts Around Little Village Smokestack Debacle Will Remain in a Cloud
The Crawford dust cloud is no less disastrous just because COVID-19 is upon us. And the people in Little Village, and across the city, have an urgent right to know who protected them, who did not and whom to hold accountable for what went wrong.
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Contractor In Little Village Smokestack Fiasco Was Cited In March For Blowing Dust — But City OK’d Demolition Anyway
A Hilco affiliate, contractor MCM Management Corp. and partners were hit with $3.75 million in environmental violations in Maryland.
