Better Government Association news story about suburban cop accused of raping an intern is recognized by journalism group.
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BGA Urges Compromise At Budget Meeting
BGA urges Gov. Rauner and Dem leaders to start compromise negotiations at Nov. 18 budget meeting.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
CPS Way Off Track In Monitoring Transit Passes
More CTA fare cards are stolen from Chicago Public Schools, which is supposed to be distributing them to homeless students.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Short Cut Leads To Winding Trip Through Bureaucracy
Sheriff’s officer zips wrong way down one-way street, collides with driver – who finds government a nightmare to deal with as she tries to get compensated for her car.
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Big Questions Surround McCarthy’s Pick For Chief Of Detectives
Suspicions were raised about his role in the Koschman case, now he’s Chief of Detectives.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
CPS Scandal Having Fallout Across U.S.
Several out-of-state school districts are now asking questions about their leaders consulting for company at heart of Chicago Public Schools bribery scandal.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues City Hall Over Private Email Usage
Emanuel administration stonewalls Better Government Association, Sun-Times over mayor’s use of private email, so BGA takes city to court.
Posted inUncategorized
2014 Kindergarten Suspension By School District
*Illinois State Board of Education doesn’t disclose counts for districts with fewer than 10 suspensions. Districts listed without numbers reported at least one suspension in the school year.
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Chicago Public Schools Raw Data
These CPS records show elementary class sizes for the school year now ending, as of the 20th attendance day. The BGA analyzed the numbers, focusing on kindergarten through eighth grade […]
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Tell Gov. Quinn to reject the FOIA rollback bill
New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.