Joe Mahr
@joemahr.bsky.social
Chicago Tribune investigative reporter. Ohio native. Co-recipient of Pulitzer + finalist.
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The co-founder of red light camera company SafeSpeed LLC testified in a federal courtroom Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials with campaign cash, dinners and cigars to secure more business.
‘We would cut deals with legislators’: Ex-red-light camera company exec takes stand in bribery trial of state Sen. Emil Jones III
The co-founder of red-light camera company SafeSpeed LLC testified in a federal courtroom Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials with campaign cash, dinners and …
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April 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The co-founder of red light camera company SafeSpeed LLC testified in a federal courtroom Wednesday that his company routinely sought to influence elected officials with campaign cash, dinners and cigars to secure more business.
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The @chicagotribune.com corruption series ends with a thorough story on how Illinois can address its problems: Corruption has burdened Illinois since its earliest days. But change is possible. Here’s how. By @joemahr.bsky.social and @raylongchicago.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/22/i...
Corruption has burdened Illinois since its earliest days. But change is possible. Here's how.
Illinois’ culture of corruption may leave many feeling hopeless. But elected officials, from Gov. JB Pritzker to township trustees, have the power to make a difference.
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December 22, 2024 at 1:18 PM
The @chicagotribune.com corruption series ends with a thorough story on how Illinois can address its problems: Corruption has burdened Illinois since its earliest days. But change is possible. Here’s how. By @joemahr.bsky.social and @raylongchicago.bsky.social www.chicagotribune.com/2024/12/22/i...
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The latest in our ongoing “Culture of Corruption” series explores inspectors general and internal ethics systems that often give public officials cover. Read latest from @petrellareports.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
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Paper tigers: Intentionally weak government oversight gives Illinois public officials cover for corruption
A key factor in Illinois’ pervasive political corruption is weak oversight that prevents meaningful accountability for elected officials.
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December 15, 2024 at 8:59 PM
The latest in our ongoing “Culture of Corruption” series explores inspectors general and internal ethics systems that often give public officials cover. Read latest from @petrellareports.bsky.social and @royalpratt.bsky.social
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Prepare to be mesmerized. Or maybe it’s just me.
November 23, 2024 at 1:42 AM
Prepare to be mesmerized. Or maybe it’s just me.
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As the @chicagotribune.bsky.social continues to explore root causes in our state's shameful culture of governmental corruption, our latest installment focuses on LOBBYING. The ongoing Mike Madigan trial is constantly intersecting with the world of lobbying and Springfield. 🧵 1/13
November 17, 2024 at 9:30 PM
As the @chicagotribune.bsky.social continues to explore root causes in our state's shameful culture of governmental corruption, our latest installment focuses on LOBBYING. The ongoing Mike Madigan trial is constantly intersecting with the world of lobbying and Springfield. 🧵 1/13
A great deep dive by @karinaatkins.bsky.social on pros/ cons of nuclear power and how IL fits in national debate: www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/16/n...
Illinois nuclear plants are in the crosshairs of data centers and AI’s insatiable demand for clean power. At what cost?
As the nation’s leading nuclear power producer, Illinois is uniquely positioned to capitalize on or fall victim to the latest rush for nuclear energy.
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November 16, 2024 at 1:13 PM
A great deep dive by @karinaatkins.bsky.social on pros/ cons of nuclear power and how IL fits in national debate: www.chicagotribune.com/2024/11/16/n...
Hi Bluesky! First post is not a shameless promotion of my work -- just a quick hello. But don't worry. There will plenty of shameless promotions to come.
November 15, 2024 at 4:34 PM
Hi Bluesky! First post is not a shameless promotion of my work -- just a quick hello. But don't worry. There will plenty of shameless promotions to come.
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November 14, 2024 at 3:27 PM
Here's our starter pack to follow Chicago Tribune reporters, photographers and editors. We'll keep this list updated as more members of our newsroom join!