Despite a lack of specific details from President Trump’s executive order, a BGA analysis shows that Chicago could lose billions in federal aid.
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Critics: CPS Special Ed Policy Is ‘Delay And Deny’
Parents, teachers and disability rights advocates say new oversight protocols keep kids from getting services they need, while BGA analysis raises questions about Chicago Public Schools’ claims that minority students are over-identified for special ed.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Internal Watchdogs Are Essential But Many Politicians Still Resist Oversight
Hey pols: Are you finally ready to equip your internal watchdogs with a loud bark and sharp teeth? The silence is deafening.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
BGA Complaints Prompt City To Peel Away Some Redactions In Rahm Emails
Chicago relents on some material it had blacked out from view on recently released personal emails that Mayor Rahm Emanuel had used to conduct public business. Much of the newly exposed material appears a far cry from the definition of what qualifies for an exemption.
Posted inLegal
Judge Orders Review In Rauner Email Case Brought By BGA
Ruling sets in motion process to determine whether Illinois governor and top aides were using personal email to conduct government business.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rahm Emails Show Casino Chief Sought Help After Family Contributed To Mayor
Emails obtained in BGA suit show gambling expansion talk between mayor’s administration and Neil Bluhm. Family donated $770,000 to Pat Quinn, Bruce Rauner and Rahm Emanuel. Meanwhile, a consultant for Rivers Casino concluded gambling expansion would pose “existential threats” to its business.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
More Transparency From Emanuel, But Watchdog Work Far From Over
We can’t let public officials hide conversations that affect our lives and tax dollars in personal email accounts that are often inaccessible.
Posted inUncategorized
Submit Now For The 2017 Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards For Investigative Reporting
The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Awards for Investigative Reporting recognize the best in government-related investigative reporting from across the Midwest region*. The Better Government Association is now accepting submissions for […]
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Troubled Burnham Club Closing After Thanksgiving Chaos
Double shooting, mob beatdown spurs closing of Will’s Sports Bar, which was previously identified in BGA report.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
U Of I Researchers Offer Sobering Reality And Fixes For Illinois
The state’s prognosis is pretty grim, but there are bitter pills our leaders could prescribe if we want a chance at recovery.