New Department of Assets, Information and Services reduced spending growth by $1.8 million per year post-merger, exceeding $1 million savings target.
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Fact-Check: No, the Novel Coronavirus Was Not ‘Man-Made’
Illinois Senate Majority Leader Kimberly Lightford said the novel coronavirus did not occur naturally. In response to our inquiry, she acknowledged she has no proof to back that up.
Posted inAction, Analysis, Policy
BGA Urges Lawmakers to Send a Ballot to All Registered Voters in November
Illinois lawmakers must guard against voting disruptions caused by COVID-19, but SB1863 does not go far enough.
Posted inInvestigation, PolitiFact, Who's on Watch
Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Casey Toner
During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Better Government Association is shifting gears to help inform the public about the government’s role and actions during the crisis. We (virtually) sat down with BGA reporter Casey Toner to ask him how he is responding to the coronavirus.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Wins Three Lisagor Awards
The staff was honored by the Chicago Headline Club for General Excellence in Online Journalism as well as for investigations into a mayor’s insider deals and nepotism in southwest suburban Lyons, and auxiliary police in Illinois.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: LaHood Overstates Chicago’s Share of Illinois COVID-19 Cases
Arguing his region of the state should be allowed to start reopening, the congressman said Chicago accounts for nearly all cases of the novel coronavirus in Illinois. But data show the city makes up less than half of the state’s total.
Posted inWhat the Gov
What the Gov: Should Apartment Dwellers Notify Management If They Have COVID-19?
People who live in multi-unit residential buildings share more spaces with their neighbors than those who live in single-family homes. Do they need to inform management if they test positive for the novel coronavirus?
Posted inWhat the Gov
What the Gov: What is the Future of Weddings in 2020?
Restrictions have limited the size of gatherings and even getting a marriage license isn’t easy anymore. So how can people plan for the biggest day of their lives during a pandemic?
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
With COVID-19 Looming, Illinois Must Act Now to Ensure A Robust, Safe and Fair November Election
To maximize participation, the state should mail a ballot to every registered voter. At the same time, it will be critical to preserve and protect in-person voting options.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, PolitiFact
Fact-Check: Pelosi Exaggerates Rauner’s Role in Illinois’ Fiscal Woes
Striking back at President Trump, the House Speaker claimed Illinois got into financial problems because of former Gov. Bruce Rauner. But there are many more fingerprints on the shovel that dug the state into the hole.