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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.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Interactive Map: Pollution Hits Chicago’s West, South Sides Hardest
New research shows toxic threats are greatest in minority neighborhoods near industrial areas. Interactive map also shows pollution dangers near your home.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Un mapa interactivo confirma que oeste y sur de Chicago son los más afectados por la contaminación
Una nueva investigación muestra que las amenazas tóxicas son mayores en los pequeños vecindarios cercanos a las áreas industriales. El estudio, según los activistas, puede contribuir en la lucha por la reubicación de la industria sucia en sus comunidades.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Two National Awards for Cop Shooting and Nuclear Power Stories
Journalism publication Editor & Publisher recognizes four BGA stories about nuclear power and police shootings.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Sessions Wrong Again on Chicago Murder Spike Cause
The attorney general again blames a 2016 surge in gun-related murders on an agreement between the city and the ACLU to rein in police stops. But other big cities have imposed similar limits without murder spikes.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Doubek: Evaluating the State Supreme Court Candidate and Other Judges Remains a Tough Task
The retention of an Illinois Supreme Court justice is one of the lowest-profile for a high-powered position.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Rauner, Pritzker Tax Disclosures Rich in Avoidance
Illinois’ wealthiest candidates for governor have disclosed little when it comes to their personal finances. But what they have revealed indicates they leverage tax code flexibility out of reach for most.