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The Better Government Association has a long history of investigating government waste, fraud, mismanagement, corruption, cronyism, nepotism and malfeasance. Along the way, the BGA has exposed ghost payroll scams, vote fraud and the use of public resources for private gain. Hard-hitting investigations drive the BGA’s effort to re-engage a frustrated electorate. Some of our investigations result from tips we get from whistleblowers or insiders, but ordinary citizens who are concerned about good government can also help us bring about authentic change.
You can help us fight for good government.
Contact the BGA at info@bettergov.org or call (312) 386-9098.
Archives: 2008 2007
Rosemont mayor returns mob-linked funds
December 6, 2008 - The mayor of Rosemont, whose suburb is among three finalists vying to land a casino, is giving back a campaign contribution from an allegedly mob-linked company.
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THERE ARE ALLEGATIONS THAT SOME COOK COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICERS ARE GAMBLING WHILE ON THE JOB
Oct 29, 2008 - The blue curtain that has been known to hide police misconduct is being drawn back by a cook county sheriff's officer.
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"Clout Kids" -- High paying summer jobs go to politically connected children
July 14, 2008 - The Better Government Association ("BGA") partnered with Fox Chicago News to highlight how summer jobs are awarded by one local agency. In the tradition of Chicago politics, the investigation shows children of connected, city insiders being handed employment by the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago based on who they know or who their family members are.
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SPARSE MEETING RECORDS? NOT ENOUGH ALDERMEN TO VOTE? NO PROBLEM FOR CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEES
May 19, 2008 - A joint project among the BGA, Chicago Talks, and published by The Beachwood Reporter finds elected members and staff of the Chicago City Council regularly ignoring state law, when it comes to its 19 committees.
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