I’ve been thinking about falling dominos in a different context lately — government here in Illinois — where the danger is an erosion of transparency and accountability in public agencies funded with our tax dollars.
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BGA Joins Union League Club of Chicago To Call For Hearing On Privatization Transparency Ordinance
Today the Better Government Association joined the Union League Club of Chicago, Alderman Rod Sawyer and his fellow colleagues in the Chicago City Council to support a complete, fair and prompt hearing of the full Council of the Privatization Transparency and Accountability Ordinance.
Posted inPress Release
Shaw Keynotes Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare Dinner
Andy Shaw brought the BGA’s watchdog message to the western suburbs on Wednesday, November 13th.
Posted inPress Release
Watchdog Training: Rockford
More than 50 people joined the BGA for the first-ever Rockford Citizen Watchdog Training on Nov. 13.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Backs Transparency Lawsuits
Better Government Association files motions in two lawsuits aimed at preventing the erosion of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Track Record
A top investment adviser to CTA pension fund is facing troubling accusations, and an SEC probe, for out-of-state business dealings.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
New City Budget Shortchanges IG Offices
Money talks, but apparently not to the watchdogs who face greater workloads but not additional funding in 2014 City of Chicago spending plan.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
New City Budget Shortchanges IG Offices
Money talks, but apparently not to the watchdogs who face greater workloads but not additional funding in 2014 City of Chicago spending plan.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Celebrates 90 Years
A thousand people packed a ballroom to celebrate 90 years of watchdog work
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Patronage Island
The new mayor of cash-strapped Blue Island pledged reform, so why are politically connected companies and campaign supporters landing contracts and jobs?