The state Ethics Commission found that Thomas Brady, an assistant deputy superintendent at the Norfolk County Sheriff’s Office, violated conflict of interest laws by having department plumbers perform free work at his home on four occasions in 2021 and 2022. The plumbers replaced a shower head, water heater, repaired a boiler, and replaced a circulator pump during their work hours without compensation, with Brady allegedly giving them wine instead of payment. Brady’s actions were deemed coercive due to his position, and a public hearing on the allegations will be held, with potential penalties of up to $10,000 per violation.
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Financial experts express concern about CPS debt
The city of Chicago is urging Chicago Public Schools to refinance around $240 million in debt to balance its budget, despite concerns from financial experts about the long-term impact. Mayor Brandon Johnson's aides propose using existing funds to cover the debt, but the district is facing a significant deficit due to declining federal funding and increasing costs. The school board is set to make a difficult decision on how to address the budget gap, with...
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