Daywatch: Troubled Cook County Tech Firm Used Insider Lobbyist

Daywatch: Troubled Cook County tech firm used insider lobbyist

Good morning, Chicago. As a fledgling tech contractor looking to build its business in the insular world of Cook County politics, Texas-based Tyler Technologies turned to one of Illinois’ most well-connected lobbyists to get the job done. In 2016, Jay Doherty not only lobbied Chicago, Cook County and state agencies, he was also the longtime president of the City Club of Chicago, a popular nonprofit civic organization. Doherty would be convicted …

Troubled county tech firm used insider lobbyist who was later convicted in ComEd corruption scheme

This project was reported in collaboration with the Chicago Tribune As a fledgling tech contractor looking to build its business in the insular world of Cook County politics, Texas-based Tyler Technologies turned to one of Illinois’ most well-connected lobbyists to get the job done. In 2016, Jay Doherty not only lobbied Chicago, Cook County and state agencies, he was also the longtime president of the City Club of Chicago, a popular nonprofit ci…

Reporter’s Notebook: Snapshots from watching 8 Cook County judges at work – Injustice Watch - Corruption By Cops

Reporter’s Notebook: Snapshots from watching 8 Cook County judges at work  Injustice Watch Source link The post Reporter’s Notebook: Snapshots from watching 8 Cook County judges at work – Injustice Watch first appeared on Corruption By Cops.