City watchdog accuses Emanuel administration of stymying probes

The Chicago Sun-Times reports:

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and some of his handpicked department heads were accused Monday of tying the hands of Chicago’s corruption-fighting inspector general.

Inspector General Joe Ferguson once again used his quarterly report to complain about impediments to his job. Only this time, he offered new evidence involving his efforts to clean up the city’s rigged hiring system.

“In an increasing number of investigations [some that concern Shakman], both the Law and other city departments have been shielding documents and communications from the IGO based on a claim of attorney-client privilege,” Ferguson wrote.

“This office needs complete and unfiltered information. Without it, the IGO’s ability to thwart corruption, waste and mismanagement is impaired and the city itself is worse off.”

Since Chicago is a one party town, Rahm Emanuel knows the voters don't care.