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Will Rauner And Madigan Consider Obama’s Compromise Advice?
Did the President’s compromise advice mean anything to Gov. Rauner or Speaker Madigan?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA To Police Task Force: Rebuild Public’s Trust
BGA lists misconduct records retention, transparency provisions as central to police accountability.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Sets State Reform Agenda
Preserving police records and protecting FOIA highlight the BGA’s legislative agenda.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For Chicago Aldermen To Empower A Real Watchdog
Wednesday’s vote could bring real reform, but only if Chicago aldermen stays strong.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
How CPS Failed Laquan McDonald
Teen gunned down by a Chicago cop had rough road through deeply flawed Chicago Public Schools, child-welfare systems.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Controversial Donor Gives To Alvarez, Again
Businessman once probed by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez’s predecessor in still-unsolved missing persons case is now giving her campaign a financial boost.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Chicago Suburbs Have Police Misconduct Problems Too
Rahm’s taking the heat for police misconduct in Chicago, but local suburbs have their own abuse problems, and it’s costing their taxpayers dearly too.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
‘Backdoor Casinos’ Popping Up In Illinois
Despite an oversight board’s contention that video gaming malls are an end-run around state law, gambling parlors are opening next to each other in various towns.
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BGA To Chicago Aldermen: Commit To IG Reforms
The BGA urges the Chicago City Council to support vital inspector general oversight reform.