Corruption Watch: April 2015

By Shawn Tonge

05/08/2015

April saw two major players in Illinois education ensnared in charges of cronyism, among more than 60 other corruption-related stories.

TAGS: good government

Potential tax hike for Illinoisans is staggering

05/05/2015

A new report claims Chicagoans would face property-tax hikes nearing 50 percent to adequately fund city pensions.

Illinois moves to ban red-light cameras statewide

By Hilary Gowins

04/23/2015

Ideally, the state wouldn’t have to get involved, and local governments would act in the best interests of taxpayers. But the latter isn’t happening.

TAGS: ban

Yield on Chicago Public Schools bond offering hits 5.63%, bankruptcy the sensible option

04/23/2015

Where is the school district going to get $1.1 billion? The state? Think again.

TAGS: bankruptcy, CPS: Chicago Public Schools

Chicago brutality victims pay their torturer’s pension

By Austin Berg

04/22/2015

Jon Burge draws thousands of dollars each month from a broken system.

TAGS: Jon Burge, pensions

Burge torture hearings highlight need for transparency and accountability

By Bryant Jackson-Green

04/17/2015

The police commander’s conduct has left lasting scars on victims and cost taxpayers millions.

TAGS: Jon Burge

Corruption watch: March 2015

By Shawn Tonge

04/08/2015

April showers bring May flowers, but all March gave us was 53 new corruption stories in Illinois.

TAGS: good government

Hey, Chicago’s next mayor: Cut the red tape and help all entrepreneurs thrive

By Michael Lucci

03/24/2015

City leaders should open the floodgates of opportunity for small businesses in Chicago.

Corruption Watch: January 2015

By Shawn Tonge

02/11/2015

The start of a new year always comes with resolutions for improvement, but only time will tell if they translate into effective action.

TAGS: good government

Tribune investigation exposes Emanuel patronage politics

By Austin Berg

02/07/2015

Research found more than half of the mayor’s top 100 donors benefitted from city government, “receiving contracts, zoning changes, business permits, pension work, board appointments, regulatory help or some other tangible benefit.”

TAGS: Chicago, election, mayor, patronage, Rahm Emanuel

Rahm Emanuel

Corruption Watch: April 2015

Potential tax hike for Illinoisans is staggering

Illinois moves to ban red-light cameras statewide

Yield on Chicago Public Schools bond offering hits 5.63%, bankruptcy the sensible option

Chicago brutality victims pay their torturer’s pension

Burge torture hearings highlight need for transparency and accountability

Corruption watch: March 2015

Hey, Chicago’s next mayor: Cut the red tape and help all entrepreneurs thrive

Corruption Watch: January 2015

Tribune investigation exposes Emanuel patronage politics

FAQ: How the federal scholarship program would help Illinois students

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Diana Graham

Process for unionizing non-state workers raises red flags

CBS Chicago: Illinois’ highest-paid superintendent receives $400K per year to oversee 1,200 students