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Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Some Legislators Deserve Credit For Giving Reforms A Boost
One of the vexing dilemmas that confront full service watchdog organizations like the Better Government Association — where we investigate public officials, analyze public policy and then propose reform legislation — is that many of the people we criticize are also part of the legislative process that determines the outcome of our proposals.
Posted inPress Release
Under Pressure
In his previous life as a political reporter, Better Government Association President and CEO Andy Shaw stood on the media front lines for 33 years.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Are Taxpayers Getting Burned?
Top officials at suburban fire department get hefty pay raises just as they retire – creating a pension windfall that could cost local residents an extra $1.5 million.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
How A $200 Million Township School Treasurer’s Office Stuck It To Taxpayers
Most journalists don’t tend to think along mathematical lines.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Joins Investigative News Network
Nonprofit association’s line-up includes top reporting organizations from across the country.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Landmark Wrongful Conviction Reform Bill Becomes Law
Following investigative expose, BGA policy team, lawmakers and advocates hail Governor Quinn’s approval of SB1006.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pilfered Pills At County Pharmacy?
Cook County’s government-run pharmacies have been so badly managed the DEA was brought in to help straighten them out.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
IDOT Twists Law On Political Hires
The Better Government Association found the Illinois Department of Transportation – a large agency under the governor’s control – has been manipulating the wording in job descriptions to get around restrictions on political hiring.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Hiding in Plain Sight: Local Cops Use ‘Stop-and-Frisk’
Unlike other area suburbs, Evanston police announce utilizing controversial tactic, a BGA Rescuing Illinois investigation finds.