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Chicago cops block inspectors from ‘Gift Room’ filled with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ritzy freebies: report
Chicago cops blocked city inspectors from entering a curious “Gift Room” filled with designer bags, Hugo Boss cufflinks, a personalized Mont Blanc pen and other ritzy goodies that were accepted by Mayor Brandon Johnson,
Chicago mayor's ‘Gift Room' focus of new report from OIG
A new report from Chicago’s Office of the Inspector General sheds light on what’s in the mayor’s office’s “gift room,” and criticized recordkeeping.
Chicago mayor's office accepted luxury gifts without properly reporting them: OIG
The Chicago Mayor's Office accepted gifts ranging from designer handbags to jewelry on behalf of the City without publicly reporting them, according to a new report from the Office of Inspector General (OIG).
City's watchdog denied access to Fifth Floor 'gift room' by mayor's office
The Inspector General's office attempted to inspect luxury items received by Mayor Brandon Johnson and former Mayor Lori Lightfoot as part of an investigation into a decades-long policy of tracking gifts to Chicago mayors.
Mayor Brandon Johnson's office improperly denied access to gift room with designer items, inspector general finds
While attempting an undercover inspection of the mayor's gift room, investigators were denied access to a log of gifts that is supposed to be publicly available.
Chicago OIG finds Mayor Johnson improperly denied access to "gift room"
While attempting an undercover inspection of the mayor's gift room, investigators were denied access to a log of gifts that is supposed to be publicly available. Political Reporter Chris Tye reports.
Chicago mayor improperly accepting designer gifts like Hugo Boss cuff links, Gucci bag and more: OIG report
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson said he never saw the room referred to by the Office of the Inspector General as the "gift room," where luxury gifts were stored.
Inspector General report details hidden City Hall 'gift room,' accuses mayor of improper reporting
Mayor Brandon Johnson is facing questions about transparency and accountability after the city's Inspector General said ...
DOJ sent top official to Chicago to investigate possible sanctuary city interference with ICE raids
Bove previously issued a memo ordering federal prosecutors to investigate officials from sanctuary jurisdictions if they ...
Chicago’s ‘sanctuary city status’ under investigation by federal committee amid immigration raids - WGN News at 10
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Chicago violent crime trends up as arrests trend down
Chicago residents reported 28,443 violent crimes during 2024. Attacks and threats were both up, with aggravated assaults ...
Chicago’s mayor criticizes the highly-publicized immigration enforcement operations in his city
Chicago’s mayor is criticizing the highly-publicized immigration enforcement operations. That included the surprising ...
Chicago book club combines running and reading, inspired by city’s stories
The Read and Run Club is a unique book club that combines outdoor running with literary discussions, with participants ...
Assessor Fritz Kaegi says Chicago properties worth a combined $50.8 billion in 2024, calls for bill relief in Springfield
Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi on Wednesday announced the total value of properties in Chicago topped $50.8 billion in 2024 ...