An investigation into the administration of former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot has unveiled extensive financial mismanagement and a coordinated cover-up regarding excessive spending by a former police chief. The Office of the Inspector General for the City of Chicago released a report detailing allegations that former Deputy Chief Eugene Henyard received improper benefits totaling nearly $40,000, including payments disguised as stipends and various perks. The report also highlighted the failures in oversight by Lightfoot and her senior staff, including the lack of adherence to established guidelines for financial disbursement. ‘We cannot tolerate such actions that undermine public trust,’ stated current Mayor Brandon Johnson, emphasizing the importance of accountability in city governance. The investigation discovered that Henyard had received unauthorized payments in addition to dubious travel expenses, with some reimbursements being made for trips to locations such as Florida without proper documentation.
