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.
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BGA Welcomes Longhini And Bell
The BGA announces two esteemed, award-winning journalists, Doug Longhini and Clark Bell, will help expand the scope and impact of its Investigative Unit and boost the BGA’s digital footprint through a variety of multimedia platforms and collaborations.
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BGA To Gov. Rauner: Support These Bills
Watchdog group sends letters backing bipartisan legislation that if signed into law will help to reform, improve and repair Illinois.
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BGA Updates, Expands Two Free Databases
Better Government Association provides new information on public-sector pension and union-related portals.
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BGA Wins Journalism Awards
Better Government Association recognized for legal and education reporting, commentary.
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BGA Summer Giveaway
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 inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislation Passed
A bill that would limit how much public officials can spend on taxpayer-subsidized travel is passed by legislators and heads to Gov. Rauner’s desk. The legislation was inspired by news stories from the BGA and other media groups on questionable spending by school districts.
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CPD Acts, Officer Resigns
Several months after the BGA and CBS2 highlight the case of a Chicago cop who allegedly lied in court in an attempted murder case, the Chicago Police Department moves to fire her, and she resigns.
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Urge Lawmakers to Vote YES On HB 6266
Email your elected officials and demand they vote to ensure the permanent preservation of police misconduct complaint records.
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BGA: Open Up State’s Public-Private Deals
Chicago’s new privatization law is good road map, says policy coordinator.