special reports
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.
3 months ago | Peter Sachs
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.
3 months ago | Alex Parker
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.
4 months ago | Alex Parker
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.
7 months ago | Alex Parker
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.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
Last year the CTA stopped publishing quarterly reports that tracked the number of accidents, complaints, days between bus cleanings and other performance-related figures.
1 year ago | Jessica Pupovac
Police tell witnesses to delete photos of incident
over 2 years ago | Kimberly Michaelson
Pension holidays and incentive programs helped create budget crunch
over 2 years ago | Stacy Warden
Woman detained for 10 hours after traffic incident
over 2 years ago | Geoff Wallin
E2 nightclub owner had ties to drug dealer, faced lawsuits that foreshadowed fatal stampede
over 2 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
Cook sheriff's office hires deputies with criminal records
over 3 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
A disconnect between investor returns and CEO compensation at Chicago companies
over 3 years ago | Geoff Dougherty
