Warning shots fired, Chicago pays $200M penalty for bad reputation in bond issue By Ted Dabrowski 05/29/2015 The most recent round of city borrowing is a sign of things to come. TAGS: bonds, Chicago
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