Video gambling company agrees to pay $1 million fine to state of Illinois
Accel Entertainment is the nation’s largest operator of video gambling terminals and faced a possible $5 million fine from state regulators.
Accel Entertainment is the nation’s largest operator of video gambling terminals and faced a possible $5 million fine from state regulators.
The grant from the Mellon Foundation will help pay for several new monuments, including one to survivors of ex-Commander Jon Burge and his infamous “Midnight Crew.”
Patrick Hanlon — who worked for Circuit Court Clerk Iris Martinez — resigned recently and was later charged in federal court.
It stems from an investigation into posts made amid a controversy over affordable housing in Jefferson Park. Three cops quit, and two are fighting suspensions.
Democrat Thomas Cullerton landed work almost immediately after becoming a free man again last month after spending seven months in prison, records show.
A newly filed case in Cook County accuses the Gold Coast restaurant of diverting taxpayer funds for private jets and country club dues. The restaurant denies the allegations.
An internal investigation at the park district echoes similar accusations against workers at branches of Cook County government and courts.
Johnson, who was backed heavily by the teachers unions, beat former public schools CEO Paul Vallas in a narrow race.
The massive sum surfaced in a federal lawsuit against the city of Chicago by officers whose overtime pay was calculated incorrectly.
University President Gloria Gibson said board members tried to fire her after one of them sought favorable treatment for his wife.