The U.S. House Ethics Committee reveals it is continuing an investigation of U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), focusing on BGA/Chicago Sun-Times disclosures that his campaign committee had received free office space for years.
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Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Swift Action Defeats A Major Assault On FOIA
Several groups, including the Better Government Association, led a charge this week during the Illinois legislature’s fall veto session to defeat legislation that would have significantly weakened the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, or FOIA, the state’s public records law.
Posted inFollow-Up, Legal, Results & Reforms
Bad FOIA Bill Dies In General Assembly
During fast-moving veto session, the BGA, Attorney General, press advocates and public interest groups pressured lawmakers to derail a faulty Freedom of Information bill.
Posted inPress Release
BGA Board Elects New Leadership Team
The Better Government Association is pleased to announce the election of a new leadership team for our Board of Directors in 2015 and 2016.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
Urge “No” Vote on Bad FOIA Bill
Urge your legislator to vote “no” on SB 2799, a bad bill that will damage everyday people’s ability to be a government watchdog by limiting access to taxpayer-owned records.
Posted inPress Release
Three Reasons to Give Big
Be a part of something BIG this Giving Tuesday! Remember the organizations that give back to Illinois.
Posted inAnalysis, Policy
BGA: Stop Currie’s Fast-Moving FOIA Bill
Lawmaker pushes a bad law that impairs public access and limits legal representation.
Posted inPress Release
A PAWSitively Furry Affair
Watson the Watchdog turned heads at the 2014 PAWS Chicago Fur Ball held at the Drake Hotel.
Posted inFollow-Up, Investigation
Hoffman Estates Cop Resigns Amid Misconduct Accusation
A suburban cop quits amid allegations that he tipped off partygoers before his fellow officers responded to raucous hotel get-together.
Posted inPress Release
BGA, Union League Host Lucas Museum Forum
Panel discussed proposed museum’s location, design and relationship to community.