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Emanuel Administration Promises Reforms to City’s Recycling Program
After the BGA reveals how tons of recycling is diverted to landfills by a private company that stands to profit, a top city official tells aldermen he is moving to fix the problem.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Mayoral Hopefuls Respond to BGA Recycling Investigation
With Mayor Rahm Emanuel not running for a third term, read what some of those seeking to replace him think should happen to the city’s much-maligned residential recycling program.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Casten Tax Claim Taxed By Facts
The Democratic congress hopeful says west suburban residents face tax sticker shock because of a GOP reform bill pushed by his opponent, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam. Hyperbole and bad math undermine the claim.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Aldermen, Advocates Push For Senior Housing Protections
Frustrated that few protections exist for seniors who live in Chicago public housing, aldermen back measure that aims to force the Chicago Housing Authority to give notice when it rehabs its buildings.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Leven: Zombie Hearings at City Hall
Since January of 2017, the mayor and aldermen have made as many as 70 calls for public hearings and expert testimony. But, not all of them actually happen.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Leven: The City Needs to Get to Work on Cleaning Up its Recycling Program
The BGA Policy Team highlights a way forward for the City of Chicago’s recycling program.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Roskam Fibs about Facts — and Fact Checks — of His Health Care Record
West suburban Republican cites a non-existent Washington Post article to rebut claims that he opposes strong insurance protections for those with pre-existing conditions.
Posted inWhat the Gov
What the Gov: I’m New to Illinois… How Do I Vote?!
New voters regularly move to Illinois hoping to exercise their right to vote. Here’s what you should know about being registered in two states and how to cast a ballot in Illinois.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
With One Change Needed to Protect Transparency, the BGA Supports the Consent Decree
The BGA testifies that language protecting public access to police documents should be improved in the Chicago police consent decree that is an important achievement.