Stories by Illinois Answers Project
Under ‘Crime-Free Housing’ Laws, Families May Be Evicted for Minor Offenses
An investigation by The New York Times and the Illinois Answers Project shows that many cities in Illinois have turned crime-free housing programs into a blunt instrument to oust families for virtually any alleged infraction, no matter how minor.
Quiet Use of Bonuses for City Council Aides on the Rise
A review by Illinois Answers Project of publicly available payroll data for 259 ward and committee staffers found that 65 council staffers received increases in their salaries between October and December 2024, representing more than $260,000 in taxpayer funds for bonuses. At least 20 staffers saw temporary bumps of at least $5,000 in one-time payouts.
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Chicago City Council Puts Bally’s Officials on Hot Seat Amid Dispute Over Video Gambling
Despite More Diverse Applicants, Those Promoted in CFD Remain Overwhelmingly White, Male: Watchdog Report
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