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Dorothy Brown, Feeling Heat
Inspector general launches investigation over land deal involving wealthy campaign donor giving $100,000 parcel to husband of Circuit Court clerk.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Under Fire
Suburban fire chief resigns amid mounting questions about her agency’s finances and leadership. But she’s not leaving empty-handed – she collects a lucrative exit package.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Sounding Alarm On Fire Department Weaknesses
The Chicago Fire Department is a city agency the Better Government Association watches closely, and with good reason — emergency work saves lives when it’s done well, and imperils them when it’s not.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw Back In Class
BGA President & CEO Andy Shaw headed back to class at the University of Chicago. On February 27, Shaw spoke to two groups of students at the Hyde Park campus.
Posted inPress Release
Watchdogs of Education: Urban League
In collaboration with the Chicago Urban League, the BGA conducted a Watchdogs of Education session on Feb. 27 on Chicago’s South Side.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Voters’ Guide – 2014 Illinois Primary Elections – March 18, 2014
On March 18, voters will narrow the field of political candidates in preparation for November 2014 general election, which includes the much-anticipated Illinois gubernatorial election. For answers to some important March primary election questions, check out our voters’ guide.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Smart Streamlining: DuPage County Idea Forum
The BGA hosted an idea forum on government consolidation at National Louis University in Lisle, Illinois on Monday, February 24 as part of its efforts to promote the “smart streamlining” of government units in Illinois.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Shaking Branches
Cook County’s inspector general – county government’s in-house watchdog – released a report on Valentine’s Day on the Forest Preserve District, but it wasn’t a love note.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
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