WGN Investigates
Coverage of WGN Investigates in the Nexus archive.
- Bill would give judges control of Chicago courthouse after safety concerns
A proposed bill aims to grant judges control of the Chicago courthouse due to safety concerns. In 2024, WGN Investigates reported on a delayed and over-budget remodeling project for holding cells in the courthouse.
- FAA extends flight limit at O'Hare for another year
The FAA has extended flight limits at O'Hare International Airport for another year. O'Hare has the highest taxi times in the nation, according to a WGN Investigates report.
- School supt. charged after WGN Investigates finds bills for porn and more
A school superintendent was indicted for theft, forgery, and official misconduct after an investigation uncovered over $1,000 in adult website charges on a district credit card. Cook County prosecutors filed the charges following the WGN Investigates report.
- Top federal prosecutor blasts local judges, hints he'll target reporters
Top federal prosecutor in Chicago criticizes local judges and suggests targeting reporters. This follows a WGN Investigates interview with Cook County's top judge that drew his attention.
- Cook County Sheriff's Police find 80-90% fare evasion on some CTA lines
Cook County Sheriff's Police reported 80-90% fare evasion on some CTA lines. WGN Investigates conducted an independent analysis using Chicago's city data portal.
- Tiffany Henyard was reportedly living in Georgia while still serving as Dolton mayor, collecting pay
Former Dolton mayor Tiffany Henyard was reportedly a Georgia resident while still serving as mayor in 2025, violating Illinois law requiring mayors to reside in their municipality. She now faces scrutiny over her eligibility to run for Fulton County Commission, with the board approving her residency claim 3-1 despite questions about her continued payments from Dolton and Thornton Township.