Better Government Association files second lawsuit in recent months against Chicago Animal Care and Control – this time for refusing to release the content of emails between Mayor Emanuel’s aides relating to the dog pound.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Rauner’s Cash Splash
Is Bruce Rauner buying political support from Republican groups across the state as he runs for governor?
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Assembling Strong Watchdog Team in Springfield
Fewer watchdogs and less vigilance in the seat of state government presented the Better Government Association with a challenge and an opportunity as we considered the best way to fulfill one of our key objectives: Expanding the scope and impact of our watchdog work beyond the Chicago area.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
The Dirty, Dark Side of George Lucas’ Museum Plan
The dirt under George Lucas’ proposed lakefront museum site covers a more than century-old garbage dump.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Suburban Pension Peril
Money in dozens of Chicago-area police and fire pension funds is drying up – which should be a big worry not only for current and future retirees, but taxpayers, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation discovers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Perks And Recreation
The financially strapped Riverdale Park District doesn’t have enough programming for kids, and does a woeful job keeping playgrounds clean and safe, critics say. But the agency found money to send park commissioners to out-of-town conferences, and pay for high-end dining.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
BGA Asks Courts To Protect Transparency Rights
We take ’em to court, because we won’t tolerate attempts to abuse or weaken the state’s open records law.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Hot Water
Municipal bookkeeper faces more scrutiny as feds seek records on south suburban water consortium; Plus, Harvey balks at paying ex-Cal City mayor.
Posted inPress Release
Third Annual Summer Comedy Event
The Young Professionals Board of the Better Government Association held its Third Annual Summer Comedy Fundraiser at untitled in Chicago’s River North neighborhood on July 28.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
‘Doing His Job’
The public-sector watchdog tasked with rooting out corruption and inappropriate political influence in state government is doing a crummy job.