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.
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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.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
Illinois Prisoners Suffer From COVID-19 Conditions, BGA Investigation Finds
COVID in prisons has been a major national issue since the pandemic started, but after many non-violent incarcerated people were released and the vaccines were rolled out, many of the problems declined.
Posted inABC 7 Videos
BGA Investigation Into Rebuild Illinois Projects Reveals Deep Ties to Former House Speaker Madigan
BGA takes a deeper look at the Rebuild Illinois plan that reveals projects tied to then-House Speaker Michael Madigan were pushed to the front of the list.
Posted inCivic Engagement, Follow-Up, Investigation
Projects With Madigan Ties Went to the Front of the Line in State’s Massive Rebuild Illinois List
The $45 billion statewide capital plan includes $4 billion in pet projects added by a handful of the state’s most powerful politicians, including the former speaker.