Dollar reductions target traditional Chicago public schools for upcoming year while privately managed learning centers get additional funding.
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Knowledge Is Power!
Every once in a while we like to highlight how the BGA’s watchdog work is making a difference.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
More City Colleges Campuses To Specialize
As Chicago’s community college network further consolidates programs at specific campuses, critics worry that fewer students will enroll.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Why BGA Investigated Top Obama Advisor’s Tax Two-Step
The front-page story attracted a lot of attention, but several local Jarrett associates said “so what?” because her actions don’t appear to violate any laws or circumvent any rules.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
The Chicago River’s Rancid Wake
City still routinely dumps sewage into the Chicago River, even as Mayor Emanuel touts the waterway for recreation. Environmentalists say now is the time for regulators to crack down.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Updates, Expands Public Pension Portals
Nearly all current and former government workers who are drawing a public-sector pension or may be eligible for one some day are now included on new and existing Better Government Association databases.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
No Teeth In Ethics Rules For Illinois Lawmakers
Illinois is about average when it comes to transparency, accountability and conflicts of interest, according the Center for Public Integrity’s latest State Integrity Investigation, which gave Illinois and a majority of states a grade of C.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Despite Reforms, Pension Spiking Still Stinging Taxpayers
Roughly 450 municipalities have given employees end-of-career raises in recent years that translated to higher pensions. Taxpayers are paying the price in more ways than one.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Emanuel, Alderman Introduce Long-Awaited Privatization Ordinance
An ordinance designed to prevent another fiasco like the parking meter deal has been introduced in the Chicago City Council. BGA was involved in its development.
Posted inLegal
BGA Files Series Of Pro-Transparency Lawsuits
Better Government Association sues Emanuel and Rauner administrations, as well as State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, for failing to comply with state’s open records law.