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BGA, 2 Investigators: Ambulance Breakdowns Could Prove Deadly
It could have been a matter of life or death last month when a city ambulance broke down while rushing a gunshot victim to a hospital for emergency care. How could that happen? Pam Zekman and the Better Government Association investigate.
2 Investigators, BGA: Casino Treats Joliet Officials To VIP Cards
It’s not illegal, but it’s a bad bet, the BGA says. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
BGA: Doctors Getting Rehired While Collecting State Pensions
CBS 2 Chief Correspondent Jay Levine, working with the Better Government Association, reports how they get away with it and where to find them.
BGA: Calumet City Pol Used Campaign Funds For Miami Trip
In the aftermath of former Congressman Jesse Jackson Junior’s conviction for misusing campaign funds, there’s been increased scrutiny of how politicians use the money donated by supporters. Now, the Better Government Association has found another lawmaker with questionable expenses.
2 Investigators, BGA: Suburban Cops Form Motorcycle Club
On-duty, they are police officers who took an oath to enforce the law. Off-duty, they formed a motorcycle club that looks like it supports outlaw biker gangs.
BGA: City Ambulances On Life Support?
Does the Chicago Fire Department’s vehicle fleet need a stretcher for itself?
School Investigator: Widespread Fraud Pervades Chicago School Lunch Program
CBS 2 and the Better Government Association first disclosed how Chicago Public School employees were gaming the $175 million program meant for poor children.
Jackson Jr.’s Four-Month Absence ‘Troubling’ For Government, BGA Says
The head of the Better Government Association says the continued absence of Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. is troubling. and certainly not good government.
BGA Lawsuit Wants To Know: Did Sheriff’s Son Tap Into Sensitive Records?
The Better Government Association is trying to determine if Patrick Zaruba, son of the DuPage County sheriff, had access to a police database. CBS 2′s Pam Zekman reports.
BGA’s Shaw: Rep. Jackson Owes Everyone A Better Explanation
Better Government Association president Andy Shaw says U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson (D-Ill.) owes the public more answers than he has provided.
Judge Allows Special Prosecutor In Deadly Fight Involving Mayor Daley’s Nephew
A special prosecutor will investigate a politically charged, fatal fight involving a nephew of retired Mayor Richard M. Daley.
BGA Launches Petition To End Legislative Scholarships
The Better Government Association has set up an online petition to eliminate the state’s legislative scholarship program, with state Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) now accused of granting a scholarship to a political ally’s daughter.
BGA: Transparency ‘Training Course’ Insufficient For Illinois Officials
A new law taking effect on Jan. 1 will mandate Illinois public officials learn more about transparency, but a good government group says it’s not enough.
BGA: Expect A Lengthy Sentence For Blagojevich
The Better Government Association thinks federal prosecutors will win the hefty sentence they are seeking for deposed Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
2 Investigators: County Official’s Family Ties To Contractor Leads To Ethics Probe
You could call it a family affair: A Cook County government official helps oversee the work of a company that employs his relatives. CBS 2′s Pam Zekman investigates.
BGA: Some State Board Members Paid More Than $300 An Hour
How would you like to make $40,000 a year for working just over 10 hours a month? Too good to be true? Not if you’ve got “the right stuff” for a state board like the Illinois Human Rights Commission.
2 Investigators: Green Tech Boondoggle
A deal to install solar panels on public buildings seven years ago did not live up to expectations. 2 Investigator Pam Zekman reports.
Maywood Trustee Used Cop As Chauffeur
Andy Shaw, President and CEO of the Better Government Association is taking issue with the police chief in Maywood describing the use of officers to chauffeur trustees as a “courtesy”.
City Taking Steps To Collect Millions In Unpaid Water Bills
Mayor Rahm Emanuel said Thursday that he is actively going after $15 million in unpaid water bills owed to the city by four Chicago suburbs. He also promised to take another look at free water that the city supplies to various non-profit groups.
Retired Pols Drawing Six-Figure Pensions
Some of the most notable — and even some of the most obscure — retired state officials are drawing massive pensions as the Illinois budget is bleeding red ink, a Better Government Association report reveals. CBS 2′s Jim Williams reports.
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