Some call it a slush fund. Others call it contingency money to reimburse Cook County Commissioners for a range of so-called work-related expenses — from newspaper subscriptions to fuel to school tuition. Whatever its name, no one’s beating down the door to get rid of the perk — even after Cook County Commissioner William Beavers was indicted Thursday for allegedly failing to report or pay taxes on money he pocketed.
According to the Sun-Times, in the final quarter of 2011, Commissioner Liz Gorman received $2,029.92 in “tuition” reimbursement, according to county records. The southwest suburban Republican said late Friday that the reimbursement is for a state-administered course on tax assessments so she could assist constituents trying to appeal their tax bills. More HERE
