Jane McEnaney

Sep 12, 2023 | chicagobusiness.com | Austin Berg |Ed Bachrach |Jane McEnaney

In recent years, Chicago has ranked as the No. 1 most-corrupt city in the nation with the most federal public corruption convictions per year. Chicago city government isn't just problematic: It is uniquely problematic. Chicago, unlike nearly all major cities in the United States, does not have a city charter outlining its rules and limitations. Enacting a charter has garnered support from mayoral candidates and city leaders over the years, but it has floundered.