Chicago inspector general accuses Mayor Johnson and former Mayor Lightfoot of interfering with investigations
The mayor's top attorneys have insisted on sitting in on investigative interviews that might embarrass city leaders, ...
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 ...
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Law Department blocks investigations to protect mayors, city watchdog claims
Inspector General Deborah Witzburg says the city's top attorney impedes investigations that may embarrass the mayor or other ...
Johnson, Lightfoot accused of impeding inspector general's investigations
The investigative roadblocks outlined by Inspector General Deborah Witzburg include demands by the Law Department to sit in on sensitive interviews that might embarrass the mayor and delaying the ...
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Former mayors Johnson and Lightfoot accused of impeding inspector general's investigations
The investigative roadblocks outlined by Inspector General Deborah Witzburg include demands by the Law Department to sit in ...
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Officials Should Warn Chicagoans About Potential Threat to Drinking Water Supply, Watchdog Says
Reliably providing safe drinking water is one of the most basic and important government functions,” Inspector General ...
Alderman introduces plan to punish Chicago city employees and officers for having extremist ties
The plan from 47th Ward Ald. Matt Martin follows growing calls for the Chicago Police Department and Mayor Brandon Johnson to ...
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Watchdog Urges City Council to Tighten Rules to Stop Mayor’s Office From Obstructing Probes
The Department of Law “selectively acts in opposition to the OIG’s investigative work when OIG’s work may result in ...
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 cautions the potential risks to public health could cost taxpayers millions ...