The COVID-19 pandemic can make it challenging for governments to fulfill public records requests, but transparency is crucial during a public health emergency, the groups say
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BGA Joins Reform For Illinois and Other Allies to Advocate for a Safe and Robust November Election
To ensure participation, we support legislation that would provide every voter with a postage-paid ballot. At the same time, it’s important to preserve and protect in-person polling places.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Madison Hopkins
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 Madison Hopkins to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Policy Analyst Joann Wong
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 policy analyst Joann Wong to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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BGA Earns National Headliner Award Honors
Investigation into mayor’s insider deals and nepotism in southwest suburban Lyons recognized in one of the nation’s oldest journalism contests.
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Reporter Kiannah Sepeda-Miller
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 Kiannah Sepeda-Miller to ask her how she is responding to the coronavirus.
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What the Gov: Can People Still Transport Dogs and Cats for Fostering or Adoption in Illinois?
Despite the coronavirus, animal rescues are still happening across the U.S. What restrictions are there, especially in states like Illinois where a “stay at home” order remains in place?
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Who’s on Watch? Q&A with BGA Lawyer Matt Topic
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 attorney Matt Topic to ask him how he is responding to the coronavirus.
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Safeguarding Democracy In a Pandemic
The BGA and other policy advocates offer guidelines for Illinois residents and their leaders to promote transparency and accountability in uncertain times.
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What The Gov: What Questions Do You Have About How Government in Illinois Is Responding to Coronavirus?
What unanswered questions do you have about how public officials in Chicago, Cook County and Illinois are responding to the COVID-19 outbreak? Ask them and our BGA reporters may answer them.