BGA to Navy Pier Inc: Stop fighting our request for information about how you’re running one of our civic treasures.
Andy Shaw
Hard To Duplicate Illinois’ 1980 CPS Rescue
Illinois lacks the leadership, the will and the resources to rescue CPS this year, like it did in 1980.
Taxing Retirement Income Still Too Toxic For Serious Consideration
40 states with an income tax include retirement income, but not Illinois, and that’s not about to change.
Putting The ‘Spotlight’ On Investigative Reporting
BGA to honor Boston Globe Spotlight team, other reporters at annual Investigative Awards.
Jail Beating Video Raises Familiar Abuse Questions
Time to review disciplinary procedures at the Cook County Jail, which has its own brutality and accountability issues.
No State Budget So Lawmakers Focus On Bureaucratic Bloat
“Smart streamlining” picks up momentum in Springfield as lawmakers consider ways to downsize government.
Key To Illinois Budget Deal Is Public Outcry
Why we still don’t have a budget deal in Illinois, and how do we get one?
Chicago Top Cop Selection Process Needs Careful Review
Rahm’s end run on Top Cop selection gives City Council unexpected opportunity to review Police Board’s role.
Troubled State Watchdogs Need To Be Watched
Oversight problems at Illinois’ three main oversight agencies, so we’re watching the watchdogs!
Time For Public Housing Agency To Do Its Job
Our public housing series with the Sun-Times got people’s attention and sparked a conversation that hopefully speeds up overdue reforms.
