Recent Contributions
Lawyer Turns From Jon Burge to Another Form of Injustice
by KATIE FRETLAND | Feb 17, 2011
Over 13 years, Joey Mogul has gained a reputation as being aggressive. A Chicago lawyer, she has focused attention on the plight of inmates who said the Chicago police tortured them into confessions.
No Resolution in Wirtz Family Dispute
by KATIE FRETLAND | Nov 16, 2010
A legal dispute among the affluent and private family that owns the Chicago Blackhawks does not appear headed for a speedy resolution.
Peraica Ponders Political Future
by KATIE FRETLAND | Nov 3, 2010
Defeated Republican Cook County Commissioner Tony Peraica today said he has no immediate intention to run for political office, but would not rule out a campaign in the future.
How Preckwinkle Voted
by KATIE FRETLAND | Oct 28, 2010
Toni Preckwinkle has earned a reputation as one of the most independent members of the City Council since she was first elected alderman in 1991. But as she campaigned for president of the Cook County Board over the last three years, she cast fewer votes in defiance of her council colleagues and Mayor Richard M.
A Strong Endorsement, But Not a Replacement
by KATIE FRETLAND | Oct 16, 2010
Toni Preckwinkle said this week that she would not ask Mayor Richard M. Daley to appoint State Representative Will Burns, Democrat of Chicago, to replace her as Fourth Ward alderman if she is elected president of the Cook County Board of Commissioners.
County Scandal: Unclear if Others Involved
by KATIE FRETLAND | Oct 5, 2010
Updated Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez declined to say this afternoon whether she had evidence of involvement by Cook County Board President Todd Stroger or other public employees in charges that a top Stroger aide awarded contracts for $300,000 in work that was not performed.
Del Valle: No Money from Connected Donors
by KATIE FRETLAND | Sep 30, 2010
City Clerk Miguel del Valle today pledged to reject contributions during his mayoral campaign from anyone doing business with the city.
Dart Mum on Decision Timeline
by KATIE FRETLAND | Sep 28, 2010
Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart today declined to immediately give a timeline for a decision on the mayoral run, saying he had work to do in his current position.
Gainer Considers Run for Mayor
by KATIE FRETLAND | Sep 13, 2010
Cook County Commissioner Bridget Gainer said today she is considering running for mayor of Chicago.
County Made $6.7M in Unapproved Payments
by KATIE FRETLAND | Sep 1, 2010
Cook County made $6.7 million in unapproved payments in August, County Board Finance Committee Chairman John Daley revealed today.