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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Ethical Tax Questions Dog Top Pols
Some of the best reflections on the human condition come from Shakespeare, Benjamin Franklin or the Bible, so let’s tap one of those reservoirs of reason — Scripture — to describe the apparent conflict of interest that arises when public officials who control our tax dollars also conduct private business that involves those same tax dollars.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Not All Government Consolidations Work
Most reform groups and editorial page writers are strong proponents of government consolidation, and for obvious reasons: When it’s done right it saves money and improves efficiency.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Lessons From Cheeseland
Milwaukee’s handling of duty-disability claims for police officers could serve as a model for Illinois – if legislators ever tackle pension reform.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Four Glimmers Of Hope On Reform Front
Government is in chaos at so many levels these days.
Posted inPress Release
Alden Loury Visits Chicago Newsroom
Alden Loury, senior investigator at the Better Government Association, joined Chicago Newsroom host Ken Davis to discuss the federal government shutdown, Chicago speed cameras and his investigation into Larry Hoover and Larry Huggins.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
With Notorious Gang Leader, Two Officials Showed Questionable Judgment
They called Larry Hoover “Chairman,” but he wasn’t your traditional business executive.
Posted inPress Release
Better Government Association Earns Three Emmy Nominations
BGA nominated along with three media partners for investigative reports.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
A Scratch, Then A Win
Chicago company once co-owned by Illinois Lottery director sees taxpayer-funded deal scrapped over ethics concerns – then quietly resurrected.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pipe Dream?
Tired of tapping into Chicago’s increasingly pricey water supply, south suburbs are studying if and how they can build their own water delivery system. But costs are soaring, and taxpayers could end up soaked.