Chicago Board of Education's Costly Investigation into Leaks Yields No Results
The Chicago Board of Education, led by President Sean Harden, initiated an investigation into alleged leaks within the board, hiring a law firm to identify the sources. This action followed the publication of information by a WBEZ reporter and another journalist that Harden believed should not have been disclosed to the public. The investigation, which cost taxpayers up to $65,000, involved interviews with two dozen witnesses, including 19 board members, some of whom brought legal counsel. Despite these efforts, the investigation concluded with insufficient evidence to determine the source of the leaks. The investigation has been criticized by board members and civic leaders as a misuse of resources, with some suggesting that the funds could have been better allocated. 
