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When Republic Windows & Doors shut down in December 2008, the Daily News was the first to report on it. Peter's subsequent investigative reporting went farther and deeper than any other outlet, exposing how the owners planned to cash out of the company while leaving workers out to dry.
Prosecutors: Republic chief looted company (9/11/09)
Former Republic Windows boss arrested in fraud case (9/10/09)
Anger, disappointment linger after Republic owner's Iowa deal (3/13/09)
Employees, city officials struggle to keep Iowa window plant open (2/24/09)
Republic Windows owner linked to Iowa plant purchase (12/8/08)
Peter spent nearly a year reviewing court documents and other public records related to the purchase of used buses in Bend, Ore. Here are a few of those stories.
Bend offering hefty severances and benefits amid budget cuts (2/6/08)
A voter -- in 2 states? It's not so unusual (7/13/08)
After a long 14 months, county and city officials get together (7/12/07)
In Kansas, Cessna got quick action from government (4/12/08)
Developers shying from north Bend (6/1/08)
Bringing jobs here: Is EDCO a success? (7/20/08)
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As the only reporter covering the City Colleges of Chicago and often the only one covering any higher education issues in Chicago, Peter broke many key stories about how those institutions operate. You can find the rest of his stories here.
WYCC political videos spark investigation, lawsuit (8/3/09)
First Look: Fawning WYCC videos of Jones and Watson revealed (8/27/09)
Blunders helped drive Kennedy-King's costs out of control (7/20/09)
Cost overuns, missing records mar Kennedy-King construction (6/2/09)
City Colleges may have skirted law in vote on tuition hike (12/3/08)
City colleges leave public in the dark about trustee meetings (Chi-Town Daily News, 10/6/08)
City colleges may beef up meeting agendas (Chi-Town Daily News, 10/15/08)
Looking for answers in helicopter debate (8/7/09)
Safety uncertain at Children's Hospital heliport, residents say (7/24/09)
Heliport safety is an open question (11/26/08)
No fuel but the wind (5/25/08)
Region gets radar (4/10/08)
Many Lancair crashes are due to lack of pilot training (2/17/08)
Hours reduction at Bend airport outrages tenants (8/16/07)
Accord reached on airport delays (8/18/07)
County official 'concerned' with how city handled Bend airport closure (9/25/07)
Portland millionaire's money is on Shaniko (7/29/07)
No fuel but the wind (5/25/08)
Looking high and low for bats (7/27/08)
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