Ethics reform stalled by Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ally after inspector general recommendation
Mayor Brandon Johnson Thursday ripped a proposal Chicago’s top independent watchdog recommended as a way to prevent him and ...
Proximity of drinking water pipes to sewer lines poses health concerns, watchdog warns
The city’s inspector general says that sewer lines are too close to water mains, a problem the city has known about since ...
Daywatch: The cost to fix Chicago’s water mains
Good morning, Chicago. Scores of water mains throughout Chicago are too close to sewer lines, according to a new report that ...
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Alderman introduces plan to punish Chicago city employees and officers for having extremist ties
Ald. Matt Martin’s plan follows growing calls for the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Brandon Johnson to fire cops with ...
New Chicago Water Contamination Report Raises Concerns
In more than three dozen cases, water mains or service lines passed directly through sewer lines in parts of Chicago.
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Mayor and Allies Obstruct Inspector General Reforms –“Outright Hostility to Ethics and Oversight”
Close mayoral ally Ald. Byron Sigcho-Lopez on Wednesday delayed a reform measure championed by ethics committee chair Ald.
Afternoon Briefing: Ex-CHA general counsel created ‘toxic work culture,’ staff alleged
Chicago Housing Authority staff accused CHA’s former general counsel Ellen Harris of creating a “hostile” and “toxic” work ...
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Some Chicago gunshot victims don’t trust ambulances
Survivors are choosing to transport themselves to the hospital instead of waiting for emergency services. Experts say the fire department isn’t doing everything it can to improve response times.