BGA launches database on future public-sector pension recipients; web page with FBI files on public figures.
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Posted inLegal
Better Government Association Sues County Agency Over FOIA Roadblock
Cook County Recorder of Deeds makes it as difficult as possible to obtain public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act; the BGA says ‘enough is enough.’
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Civic Federation Issues Report Supporting Madigan Pension Fix
The Civic Federation, a Chicago-based non-partisan government research organization, is supporting House Speaker Michael J. Madigan’s comprehensive public pension reform bill.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Cash Flows
Nearly $400,000 discovered missing from Calumet City’s coffers, apparently due to technical glitch. Why did it take so long to figure this out?
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw Takes Watchdog Message to Oak Brook
BGA president & CEO Andy Shaw tells International Harvester and Navistar retirees the fight for better government requires all of us to get involved.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw on In The Loop
Andy Shaw of the Better Government Association, Chicago, sits down with WYCC PBS Chicago co-host Chris Bury for a taping of In the Loop.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Some Scams Scamming Less
One of the public’s beefs with the media is that newspapers and TV stations don’t follow up on enough of their stories.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
The Sobering Fine Print
Many central Illinois police and fire departments have union contracts that allow officers and firefighters to have alcohol in their systems while on duty. But that could soon change.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Four Lisagor Awards
Teams up with FOX 32 News to win for investigation into Maywood police department and also wins for BGA’s in-depth “Rescuing Illinois” series.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
CTA Security Gamble
Transit agency is dumping most private security guards at L stops and hiring in-house “customer-service” employees in their place – but will the rails be safer?