Following a BGA inquiry, it was announced that a new member of the Illinois Gaming Board will not vote on matters involving Rivers Casino for six months to avoid a conflict of interest because his nonprofit has taken donations from the casino.
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Posted inPress Release
BGA Nominated For More Journalism Awards
Two additional contests recognize Better Government Association’s news stories and online presence in 2014.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Chicago Police Department – Again
Better Government Association seeks data on officers missing work-related court appearances. CPD blows off request, violating state’s open records law, so BGA files lawsuit.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Updates, Upgrades Popular Payroll Database
Better Government Association adds new salary information on public-sector workers throughout Chicago region, Illinois.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA Gears Up For Another Battle To Protect FOIA
Despite opposition from the BGA and other government transparency advocates, a legislative committee approved a measure late last month that would weaken the Illinois Freedom of Information Act or FOIA.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation, Newsroom
Will New Leadership At CTA Pension Fund Bring Reforms?
Like a passenger on the L platform, we’re still waiting.
Posted inLegal
BGA Sues Charter School Network For Refusing To Release Records
Better Government Association seeks Internet activity records for Intrinsic Schools administrators, but taxpayer-funded charter network refuses to comply with state’s open records law. So BGA heads to court.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Nominated For 23 Lisagors
The Better Government Association’s investigative reporting team and media partners have been nominated by the Chicago Headline Club for 23 Peter Lisagor awards, long considered one of the highest honors in local journalism.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Legislator’s Publication Pledges Changes
Suburban newspaper co-owned by influential legislator promises better “internal controls” in the wake of BGA findings on possible plagiarism.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
School Official Heads To Prison
Following BGA investigations of financial irregularities, the Lyons Township School Treasurer is accused of embezzling $1.5 million, pleads guilty to theft and is sentenced to nine years in prison.