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View the latest press releases and public statements from the Office of Inspector General. With scores of inquiry reports and comprehensive quarterly reports, there’s always something new, so check back often.

For media-related questions or interview requests, please contact:

Deanna Shoss
Director of Communications and Outreach
(773) 478-8417
communications@igchicago.org

Did You Know that the City of Chicago Budgeted $22 Million for Street Lighting in 2025?

Annual Appropriation Ordinance The annual appropriation ordinance is the final City budget as approved by the City Council each year. It lists the budget appropriations that each department will receive from the City for the fiscal year. The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG)’s City of Chicago Annual Appropriation details dashboard lists the […]

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National Association of Inspectors General Peer Review Finds OIG in Compliance with All Applicable Professional Standards, Notes Independence Threat Posed by City Practices

The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) is pleased to announce that it has recently been peer reviewed by the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) and found in compliance with all relevant professional quality standards. OIG is a member of AIG, a national organization that encourages professional development; standardizes practices, policies, and ethics; […]

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OIG Finds City’s Gun Offender Registry is Incomplete and Unreliable, with Registration Complicated and Underenforced; Urges City to Consider Costs and Benefits of Effective Administration

FOR RELEASE: June 3, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an inquiry into the implementation and enforcement of the City’s Gun Offender Registration Ordinance (Municipal Code of Chicago § 8-26). The ordinance requires all Chicago residents who have been convicted of specific gun-related […]

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There Were 1,777 Dispatched 911 Calls for Priority Level 1 in the McKinley Park in 2024. How Many 911 Calls Were in Your Community Area?

Explanation of Priority Levels There are three main priority levels for calls resulting in a unit dispatch: Level 1: Immediate Dispatch for life-threatening emergencies Level 2: Rapid Dispatch for situations where timely public safety action has the potential to affect the outcome of an incident Level 3: Routine Dispatch when calls do not involve an […]

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