A BGA investigation claimed a blind trust connected to Governor J.B. Pritzker bought stock in one of the state’s biggest Medicaid contractors in 2020.
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Chicago’s Inspector General Replacement Statutes Need an Update
The inspector general’s position has been vacant for over four months. BGA took a look at the laws that allow for delay and highlighted areas for improvement.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Pritzker Trust Bought Stock in a Top Illinois Contractor After He Was Elected Governor
Purchase of stock highlights weakness of Pritzker’s blind-trust arrangement in preventing conflicts of interest for billionaire governor’s holdings.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
State Rep. Blaine Wilhour Claims No ‘Observational or Clinical Data’ Exists Proving Benefits of Masks in K-12 Schools
Illinois state Rep. Blaine Wilhour, R-Beecher City, said there is absolutely no observed or clinical data to indicate any benefit to masking K-12 students. No clinical data is available to date, but a health expert says there is plenty of observational data out there.
Posted inUpdates
Ronnie Ramos Named Editor in Chief of BGA and Illinois Solutions Partnership
The Better Government Association and McCormick Foundation partnership will address problems in Chicago and statewide
Posted inPolicy Statements
BGA Policy Statement on Proposed Redaction Authority for COPA Chief Admin
The Costly Toll of Dead-end Drug Arrests, published in December, examined how thousands of Chicagoans — mostly Black men — are arrested on drug possession charges judges, police and prosecutors all know will never stick.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Better Government Association Fact-Checks Gov. JB Pritzker’s Illinois Vaccination Claims
During his State of the State Address earlier this month, Gov. JB Pritzker stated that more Illinoisans have been vaccinated than in any other Midwest state.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
What Billionaire Ken Griffin’s $20M Contribution Could Mean for Illinois’ Gubernatorial Race
The Better Government Association joined ABC7 to discuss Illinois’ gubernatorial race.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Pritzker’s Mostly Correct About Illinois’ Vaccination Claims
Gov. Pritzker said “a larger percentage of Illinoisans have been vaccinated,” compared to the rest of the Midwest. That’s mostly true but when it comes to those who are fully vaccinated, Minnesota is the region’s top performer.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Concerns — and Campaign Plans — Mount As Chicago Remap Battle Drags On
Chicago’s once-per-decade fight to redraw its ward boundaries has lasted months and there’s still no agreement, sparking preliminary referendum plans and fears about a costly court battle.