Following BGA/CBS2 investigation, suburban school treasurer is charged with stealing more than $1.5 million in taxpayer money.
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LANDMARK WRONGFUL CONVICTION LAW PASSED
Gov. Pat Quinn signed into law a landmark reform bill backed by the Better Government Association’s policy team, lawmakers and criminal justice advocates.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
POL ISSUES REFUND FOR IMPROPER TAX BREAKS
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
LITTLE-USED STATE PLANES GROUNDED
After the BGA and FOX 32 find state-government planes are flying between Chicago and Springfield with just a single passenger on board, the Illinois Department of Transportation decides to halt the air shuttles when there so few travelers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
RECORDER SETTLES LAWSUIT
After the BGA sues the Cook County recorder of deeds for refusing to process an email request for documents under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), the public agency settles the claim, agreeing to start accepting electronic FOIA submissions, providing an easier route for the public to obtain public records.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
Legislative Scholarships … Again? BGA Opposes HB 279
Instead of reviving — and extending — a problematic program, the focus should be on creating and passing a balanced budget in order to fully fund MAP grants.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Resignation, Hazy Details Dog Rauner’s Move To Take Economic Development Private
CEO leaves Intersect Illinois after just a year, as questions swirl over its funding, transparency and success in luring new investment in the state.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Shaw: Tougher Gun Laws Just One Piece Of The Chicago Violence Puzzle
Critics of longer prison sentences for gun crimes compare the idea to the “War on Drugs,” which imprisoned thousands of minorities without reducing drug trafficking or usage.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Chicago Fire Department Discrimination Payouts Approach $92 Million Since 2008
The fire department, dogged for decades by race and sex discrimination allegations, has cost the city a hefty price — and allegations continue.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Emanuel Emails Lead To Lobbying Probe Of Former Obama Aide Plouffe
David Plouffe, a former White House strategist, under ethics scrutiny for unauthorized lobbying of mayor to help ride-sharing giant Uber; Potential fines could reach $92,000.