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PI Original
by Matthew Blake
5:07pm
Fri Sep 21, 2012

City Watchdog Takes On Emanuel In Illinois Supreme Court

The Illinois Supreme Court heard oral arguments yesterday in a case that will help determine what power the city of Chicago’s main watchdog has to investigate City Hall.

PI Original
by Matthew Blake
5:20pm
Mon Jul 23, 2012

Fate Of Gambling Expansion Bill Remains Unclear, Doubts Swirl Around Potential For Job Creation

Gov. Pat Quinn appears poised to reject a major gambling expansion bill the Illinois General Assembly passed in May, citing ethical concerns. There are also questions about whether SB1849 will deliver the thousands of jobs its supporters promise, a central reason gaming expansion is appealing in the first place.

PI Original
by Matthew Blake
5:52pm
Thu May 3, 2012

Chicago City Watchdog In Limbo

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel touted this week a step his administration has taken to fight corruption: strengthening the city’s ethics ordinance. But Emanuel has not fulfilled a campaign pledge to strengthen the Chicago Inspector General’s office.