WGN Investigates
Coverage of WGN Investigates in the Nexus archive.
- 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.