FOR RELEASE: April 7, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, 773-478-8417 The Board of Directors of the Association of Inspectors General (AIG) has voted to adopt two position papers on fundamental principles underpinning the effectiveness and independence of the work of inspectors general. The two documents, one on Ensuring Independence and Integrity through Unobstructed Conduct of […]
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Do You Know the Street Sweeping Schedule for Your City of Chicago Address?
Street Sweeping Season During street sweeping season (April 1 to mid-November) the Chicago Department of Streets and Sanitation uses mechanical street sweepers to remove debris and litter from streets, weather permitting. 1. Enter Your Address Tap in the address field and enter your address field with no punctuation (e.g. 300 N Central Park Ave). Once […]
Read MoreFormer City Clerk Employee Pleads Guilty, Sentenced to Two Years of Probation in OIG Investigation; Restitution Ordered to City
FOR RELEASE: March 4, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: communications@igchicago.org A former employee of the Office of the City Clerk (OCC) pled guilty Thursday to Computer Fraud and Official Misconduct charges arising from an Office of Inspector General (OIG) investigation. As previously reported by OIG, Barbara Johnson was charged by the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in […]
Read MoreDid you know that CPD’s 1st District had 48 members present for duty during the day on August 1, 2024?
The Chicago Police District (CPD) 1st District is made up of the Near West Side, Near North Side, Near South Side, the Loop, Douglas, Armour Square, and Lower West Side. It is also home to City Hall, Soldier Field, Millennium Park, and the Chicago Board of Trade building. With the City of Chicago Office of […]
Read MoreOIG Urges Transparency and Improved Communication from Department of Water Management on Water Mains and Sewers Built Too Close Together
FOR RELEASE: February 19, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has published an advisory detailing a lack of public transparency from the Department of Water Management (DWM) surrounding extensive water main and sewer line construction work that failed to comply with Illinois Environmental Protection Agency […]
Read MoreMayor’s Office Accepted Gifts Including Jewelry, Handbags, and Alcohol “On Behalf of the City” Without Public Reporting, Declined to Make Mayor’s “Gift Room” Available for Inspection, OIG Finds
FOR RELEASE: January 29, 2025 PRESS CONTACT: Deanna Shoss, Communications, 773-478-8417 The City of Chicago Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released an advisory with recommendations to the Mayor’s Office to improve transparency and accountability around gifts accepted “on behalf of the City.” As a general rule, gifts accepted on behalf of the City must […]
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