Ilitches – Motor City Muckraker

Ilitches pulled out of deal to help a homeless shelter move after failing to fulfill other promises

By Steve Neavling on December 4, 2018 City Government, Headline

When Detroit taxpayers forked over hundreds of millions of dollars to help the billionaire Ilitch family build a new Red Wings arena, the family made a lot of promise they failed to keep.

Negligent Ilitches, Flint water crisis, fatal cop-involved shooting: Your Monday briefing

By Steve Neavling on November 5, 2018 Morning Briefing

The Ilitches violated agreement to receive hundreds of millions of dollars in Detroit taxes; the Flint water crisis has gained little traction during the gubernatorial race; and a Shelby Township cop has been placed on leave after fatally shooting a man.