The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published its Quarterly Report for the second quarter of 2025, which summarizes concluded investigations, inquiries, intakes, and other operations of OIG, from July 1, 2025, through September 30, 2025. This report has been filed with City Council, as required by § 2-56-120 of the Municipal […]
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Which City vendor has received the largest total approved amount across all new City contracts so far this year?
Among all City of Chicago vendors, FH Paschen SN Nielsen & Associates, one of the City’s construction vendors, has received the most total approved amount for new City contracts as of July 22, 2025, with initial agreements totaling up to $725 million for four contracts. Follow these steps to find City contracts and vouchers. 1. […]
Read MoreThere 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 […]
Read MoreOIG Urges City Council to Regulate Conduct of Members
FOR RELEASE: August 20, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communication, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an Advisory on Regulating the Conduct of City Council Members, recommending that City Council’s Committee on Committees and Rules develop clear rules and procedures by which it can meaningfully evaluate and adjudicate any Aldermanic misconduct […]
Read MoreOIG Finds Successes in CDPH’s Mental Health Equity Initiative, Some Opportunities for Improvement
FOR RELEASE: August 12, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communication, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an audit of the Chicago Department of Public Health’s (CDPH) Mental Health Equity Initiative (MHEI). The objective of OIG’s audit was to determine the extent to which MHEI mental health sites provide equitable and integrated care. […]
Read MoreIn 2024, the Chicago Fire Department Responded to 233 Animal Bites in Chicago. Which Ward Reported the Most?
A brief history of the Chicago Fire Department The Chicago Fire Department (CFD) promotes fire safety, provides emergency care, and extinguishes fires. CFD is the largest fire department in the Midwest, and one of the nation’s largest fire departments with 92 fire stations across the City. It is also one of the oldest organized fire […]
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