We’ve heard even louder calls for term limits from a restive electorate, and seen new polls reaffirming its appeal.
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Crime Fighters Fighting Misconduct Accusations
Cops on the Cook County state’s attorney’s police squad are in trouble with the law – in just the latest revelations of allegedly improper conduct by members of the clout-heavy unit.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Engages Students With News Literacy Project
In honor of Sunshine Week, the BGA’s civic engagement coordinator Stephanie Hardiman Simon visited journalism classes at Kenwood Academy on Chicago’s South Side to discuss the Freedom of Information Act, public records and how the BGA uses them in investigations.
Posted inPress Release
Watchdog Training: Loop
Due to popular demand, the BGA brought its Citizen Watchdog Training to the Loop at DePaul’s College of Communication on March 25.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Fire Suppression
As ambulance delays mount in Chicago, city tries to cover up the problem by urging dispatchers not to talk about it over the air.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Primary’s Over So We’re Back To “Smart Streamlining”
Thankfully, we have a lot of allies in our fight against this “obesity epidemic” — lawmakers, civic groups and a few government entities themselves that are downsizing their delivery of public services.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Is It Time For Term Limits In Illinois?
BGA cohosting symposium on April 7
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Readers Explain Why People Don’t Vote
Last week’s column on civic “disengagement” — my term for the millions of Illinois residents who aren’t registered to vote in Tuesday’s primary, or won’t bother to cast a ballot even if they are eligible —prompted interesting emails from readers who are definitely engaged.
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BGA, NBC 5 Win Illinois AP Broadcasters Award
Investigation revealed that some police union contracts allow cops to work with alcohol in their systems.
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A ‘Smart Streamlining’ Test Case
How DuPage County is merging and purging government units and what it means for Illinois.