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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Trying Times In Lyons Township
We haven’t written about the Lyons Township school treasurer’s office in a while.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Juvenile Jail’s Issues Are Not So Minor
Alleged beatings by guards at Cook County’s juvenile detention center cast new spotlight on long-troubled facility as court prepares to transfer oversight.
Posted inPress Release
“Fall” In Love With Watson
Watson has been busy getting settled into his new job as Watchdog-in-Chief at the BGA. See what he’s been up to this fall.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Time For Voters To Join BGA In Fight For Better Government
We can’t win the battle for good government without an army of informed and engaged voters.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Early Illiana Backer Reverses Course On Project
Once a proponent of Illinois-Indiana toll road, Chicago real estate executive now says proposed route is wrong, not worth the expense.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
CTA Pension Fund Well-Suited For Scrutiny
Saying a federal appeals court mistakenly created a “watershed moment” that could cost taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul sides with insurance titans that administer healthcare reimbursements
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Chicago Police Department Over Transparency
Better Government Association lawsuit accuses CPD of violating the state’s open records law by refusing to respond to document requests. This is just the latest transparency problem with Emanuel administration.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Judge Agrees To Appoint IDOT Hiring Monitor
In wake of BGA legal action that forced mayor to release personal emails, Chicago Board of Ethics levies fine against David Plouffe, who lobbied mayor on behalf of Uber.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Wins Press Awards
BGA stories on Congressman Bobby Rush, ex-U.S. Rep. Jerry Costello and UNO are singled out for distinction by the Chicago Journalists Association.