Jared Rutecki is an investigative reporter at WTTW News in Chicago, focusing on topics such as pensions, public safety, and the legal system. He is known for his prolific use of Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to uncover information and hold institutions accountable. His work has been featured in various publications, including the Chicago Sun-Times, Crain's Chicago Business, and the Better Government Association.
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Jared Rutecki’s coverage primarily focuses on government announcements, legal policy regulation, and evolving stories related to crime and legal compliance in Chicago. He also covers topics such as education, public health, law enforcement, transportation, government, elections, investments, drugs and pension funds.
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Bad sidewalks can be found all across Chicago, but the slow pace in getting them repaired is tied to a lack of funding and the city’s complaint-based approach to maintenance, experts say. While a shared cost program has improved some areas, it has also caused disparities.
By: Jared Rutecki, Michael Izquierdo Wttw
Over the past two summers, police officers sitting in a prominent spot with their emergency lights flashing were a common sight in most Chicago neighborhoods.
By: Jared Rutecki
WTTW News examined some of the claims made during the second day of the RNC, looked at criminal justice research and spoke to an expert about how research supports — or doesn’t — the campaign rhetoric.
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory will shut down a significant part of its operations from Aug. 6 to Sept. 8, WTTW News has confirmed.
By: Jared Rutecki
Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Michael Kappel / flickr)
By: Jared Rutecki
The release attributed to anonymous employees comes at a critical juncture for the Department of Energy, which is currently exploring options for new lab management. The lab will have limited operations for a short time due to budget issues starting this month.
By: Jared Rutecki
CPD Superintendent Larry Snelling addresses yesterday’s demonstrations and security breach at a DNC public safety briefing on Aug. 20, 2024. (Nick Blumberg / WTTW News)
By: Jared Rutecki
Chicago Police Supt. Larry Snelling addresses the news media, flanked by Deputy Mayor Garien Gatewood on Aug. 21, 2024. (Heather Cherone / WTTW News)
By: Jared Rutecki
One source told WTTW News the bugs were maggots, while another said crickets were used to spoil the Indiana delegation’s breakfast.
By: Jared Rutecki
Protesters gather on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024, near the Democratic National Convention. (Emily Soto / WTTW News)
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