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?
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Battle Lines Forming in Lyons School Dispute
An ugly political fight is brewing in Lyons Township, pitting the troubled government agency that manages tax dollars for 13 west suburban school systems against the biggest public school district in the consortium.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Pols Violate Intent of Law
Several colleagues called recently to question the propriety of last Monday night’s fund-raising frenzy in Springfield, where state lawmakers headed into the final month of the Spring legislative session with an appeal for campaign cash from lobbyists and special-interest groups at more than 20 separate fund-raisers.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Privileged Parking
Not only did state government pay more than $500,000 at Loop parking garages last year, some agencies paid higher rates than necessary.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Clout on Campus
Board members elected to oversee taxpayer-funded South Suburban College are getting their relatives on the payroll – a bad civics lesson.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Legislative Update: Progress On Wrongful Convictions
General Assembly session tees up a busy month with plenty left to accomplish.
Posted inAnalysis, Perspective, Policy
Don’t Keep Midway Plans in Shadows
Spinning off some or all of Midway Airport to private investors is a high-flying topic that many civic-minded Chicagoans are eager to discuss, debate and learn more about, especially in the wake of that ignominious disaster known as the parking meter deal.
Posted inPress Release
Patrick Rehkamp joins the hosts of The Morning AMp
The Better Government Association’s Patrick Rehkamp spoke with The Morning Amp’s Brian Babylon and Molly Adams.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Dollar Dilemma
New concerns surface in Country Club Hills over how the mayor is handling taxpayer finances.
Posted inPress Release
Andy Shaw joins Bill Cameron on Connected to Chicago
The Better Government Association’s President and CEO Andy Shaw sits down with 89 WLS reporter Bill Cameron to discuss Preckwinkle’s Campaign Cash, Cronin’s Cronies, Lisa Madigan as AG and much, much more!