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 cops block inspectors from ‘Gift Room’ filled with Mayor Brandon Johnson’s ritzy freebies: report
When OIG officials requested access to check out the room, they were met with Chicago cops who told them to wait in the elevator lobby, according to the report.
OIG report finds Mayor Brandon Johnson’s office improperly blocked access to gift room with Gucci bags, other designer items
A report released Wednesday found Johnson’s office violated a policy requiring mayors to record gifts above $50 and “accepted on behalf of the City” in a publicly available log.
Chicago Office of Inspector General raises concerns about gifts to mayor, "gift room"
Hundreds of gifts have been given to Mayor Brandon Johnson, but who is paying for them? As Political Reporter Chris Tye reports, a new Chicago OIG report opens up new questions about who may be buying influence at City Hall.
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 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'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.
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