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Chicago Payroll Packed With Six-Figure Salaries
Adding to the city’s financial burdens, the number of high-paid workers ballooned by 92 percent since 2013.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
School Nepotism Lawsuit Moves Forward After Court Rules For Taxpayer
Appellate Judge says resident has standing to sue school board. Repayment of more than $100,000 is sought for package that a south suburban board member voted to give his wife.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA To IL Supreme Court: Let Voters Weigh In On Map Amendment
Sick of gerrymandered legislative districts designed to protect incumbents and discourage challengers? Then you’d better hope the Illinois Supreme Court lets Illinois voters decide who draws legislative maps.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Former Congressman Nixes Federal Lobbying After BGA Investigation
Bill Lipinski was paid by Metra, Chicago Transit Authority and other transportation clients.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Blagojevich’s Inner Circle: Where Are They Now?
With the jailed ex-governor’s resentencing August 9, the BGA takes a look at where his former aides landed. One worked for U2’s Bono and Jill Biden, another served New York Mayor Bloomberg, while others dropped out of sight.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Local Governments Told To Rein In Travel Spending Under Law
New state law inspired by BGA investigations. Meals, hotels and other expenses will get tougher scrutiny.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time To Let Chicago Voters Weigh In On Key Issues
Chicagoans, if you wanted to voice your opinion on an elected school board, you’re out of luck this year.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Vote Local: A Look At Chicago’s Hyperlocal Advisory Referenda
Citywide referenda get much attention, but a closer look shows a more focused use of this tool at the community level.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Supports Independent Maps Appeal To IL Supreme Court
The BGA shares the hope of our friends and colleagues in the Independent Maps coalition that the voters of Illinois will have the opportunity to place redistricting decisions in the hands of an independent panel that represents the public interest.