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O’Hare’s Billions In Broken Promises
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
For more than 50 years, the airport has been plagued by corruption and delays. The politically connected cash in. Meanwhile, passengers trudge through a transit hub that persistently underperforms. Read more
Corruption at O'Hare: A Timeline
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
In 1946, the city acquired the complex that would become O'Hare at no cost. Since then, it's been a cash cow for the politically connected. Read more
What Was Promised vs. What O'Hare Got
By Alejandra Cancino, Better Government Association
As the airport grew into one of the world's busiest transportation hubs, it developed a track record of costly delays. Here's a look at what the city promised — and what we got in return. Read more
Lawmakers Gone Wild
By David Bernstein and the Better Government Association
Four-star dining! Luxury cars! European getaways! An exclusive investigation reveals how Illinois politicians are living large on their campaigns' dime. Read more
State Board of Elections Probes Marty Moylan
By The Better Government Association
Did the Des Plaines mayor, who will soon resign to begin his first term as Democratic state representative of the 55th District, pocket some campaign cash rather than report it? Read more
Lawmakers Gone Wild
By David Bernstein and the Better Government Association
Four-star dining! Luxury cars! European getaways! An exclusive investigation reveals how Illinois politicians are living large on their campaigns' dime. Read more
The Big Spenders—and What They Charged
By David Bernstein and the Better Government Association
When it comes to using campaign funds to enhance their lifestyles, these Illinois pols have few rivals. Figures are from the funds’ filings from the start of 2007 to third quarter 2012. PLUS: They charged whaatt?! Read more
Joe's Time, Our Dime?
By the Better Government Association and Chicago magazine
Is Berrios conducting political and personal business on government time? Read more