In an effort to shine a light on the major issues facing the next Mayor of Chicago, the Better Government Association (BGA) asked City Hall aspirants to respond to the […]
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BGA Questionnaire Shines Light On Mayor’s Race
The sharpest disagreements in our questionnaire center on familiar themes: Improving public safety, reviving neighborhood schools and reforming the city’s controversial Tax Increment Financing (TIF) program.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Local Businesses Donate Big, Bail Out Harvey Mayor
Recent campaign disclosures shed light on Mayor Eric Kellogg’s political saviors.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pensions Make Golden Years Lucrative For Illinois Pols In Congress, White House
Many current and former federal officials from Illinois are reaping generous pensions, or stand to. Some are double dipping – drawing federal and state benefits, with taxpayers picking up the tab either way.
Posted inPress Release
Watson’s Hoop-Dee-Do
Watson the Watchdog began Level Two Dog Training at PAWS Chicago this weekend.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Another Call For City Privatization Ordinance
Influential Union League Club tells Rahm to get moving on a law.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For More “Smart Streamlining” In Illinois
Government’s massive financial problems and excesses are undeniable, and “smart streamlining” is a good way to tackle the issue head on.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
It’s All Relative In Chicago’s Suburbs
Family members of municipal officials in Chicago-area communities – such as Glendale Heights, Summit and Calumet City – end up on public payrolls. Are connections or qualifications in play?
Posted inPress Release
The BGA Assesses Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel On Transparency
BGA senior policy analyst Alden Loury gave Emanuel a ‘C’ for his administration’s transparency efforts while making an appearance on WBEZ-FM on Thursday.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Political Jockeying Over Rauner Appointment
The news this week that Gov. Bruce Rauner named former Arlington Heights Mayor Arlene Mulder to the Illinois Racing Board got us wondering: How does an appointment like this originate?