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Exclusive: WYCC political videos spark investigation, lawsuit

Former City Colleges chancellor Watson is accused of directing PBS station WYCC to produce videos highlighting powerful politicians and friends. The programs could violate state and federal grant rules.

2 years ago | Peter Sachs

Exclusive: Loophole allows 'flop houses' for mentally ill

A loophole in state law allows group homes to care for fragile, mentally ill residents without state regulation or supervision. One man who walked away from a home on the South Side was missing for 18 days.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Malcolm X medical program fights for survival

Allegations of mismanagement and grade tampering dog the physician assistant training program at Malcolm X College. The program nearly lost its accreditation, and is currently on probation.

2 years ago | Alex Parker

Exclusive: Billing glitch led to mental health closures

State officials repeatedly warned Chicago officials about a new billing system. But the city went ahead with it. The move cost Chicago $1.2 million, and led officials to close four mental health centers.

over 2 years ago | Alex Parker

Chicago paratransit operator no stranger to complaints

Disabled riders criticize service troubles at one new Chicago paratransit company. In other states, the company has faced similar complaints. "They treat the disabled like they're cattle," says a California transit adviser.

3 years ago | Jessica Pupovac

CTA: Our report card is secret

Last year the CTA stopped publishing quarterly reports that tracked the number of accidents, complaints, days between bus cleanings and other performance-related figures.

over 3 years ago | Jessica Pupovac

Exclusive: Cops pounded boy's head into pole

Police tell witnesses to delete photos of incident

almost 4 years ago | Kimberly Michaelson

Exclusive: CTA plagued by self-inflicted fiscal problems

Pension holidays and incentive programs helped create budget crunch

almost 4 years ago | Stacy Warden

Motorist: Cop slammed me into car

Woman detained for 10 hours after traffic incident

almost 4 years ago | Geoff Wallin

A man of two lives

E2 nightclub owner had ties to drug dealer, faced lawsuits that foreshadowed fatal stampede

over 4 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

A history of trouble

Cook sheriff's office hires deputies with criminal records

over 5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

Tribune chief's pay outpaces company performance

A disconnect between investor returns and CEO compensation at Chicago companies

over 5 years ago | Geoff Dougherty

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