Emails released after BGA lawsuit show mayor monitoring press coverage while revealing little about scandals like those involving Laquan McDonald, Barbara Byrd-Bennett.
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BGA Forces Release Of Mayor Rahm Emanuel Private Emails, Garners Landmark Policy Shift
As a result of a BGA investigation and legal action, The City of Chicago and Mayor Rahm Emanuel have agreed to release all of Emanuel’s private emails related to city business. View the documents in this story.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
U Of I, Cook Hospitals Spend Millions On Malpractice Payouts
Taxpayer-funded health systems settle dozens of wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits over five-year period, BGA finds.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
CPS IG Criticizes Roadblocks To Oversight; Other IGs Encounter Too
CPS IG makes argument for greater independence, reflecting longstanding BGA concerns over giving Chicago watchdogs adequately empowered oversight.
Posted inUncategorized
BGA: Top Ten Results Of 2016
We measure success at the BGA by the impact of our work. In 2016 we’re happy to report our watchdog work made a real difference — from the adoption of good-government laws, to new levels of transparency thanks to our legal team.
Posted inUncategorized
Top Ten Investigations Of 2016
If you appreciate independent, fair and factual information, then donate today to support BGA’s investigative journalism.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Reforming Illinois Government, Law By Law
Something to celebrate. In 2016, the legislature passed, and the governor signed, twenty-two good government bills that BGA supported. They make incremental reforms in the areas of streamlining, accountability, ethics and transparency.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Shaw: The Anatomy Of The Illinois Budget Impasse
Both sides’ reluctance to propose new taxes and fees, close loopholes or make massive budget cuts has made for insurmountable stumbling blocks.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Shaw: Radical Changes Needed For Budget Negotiations In Illinois
If our elected officials operate with a little faith, a little humility, a little respect and a healthy dose of trust, perhaps we can get somewhere.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Shaw: Follow FOIA Better Than Your Predecessors
Last year we had to sue both the comptroller’s and state’s attorney’s offices for public documents. Don’t make us do it again.